Friday 11 July 2008

HREOC in Canberra - Date Confirmed

Thank you for your interest in the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's project on sex and gender diversity.

I would like to advise you of a public meeting being held in Canberra.

Please forward details of the meetings to anyone who may be interested in attending.

If you have any questions, please contact me on 02 9284 9650.

Sex and gender diversity consultation - Canberra

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is looking at the human rights issues facing people who are transgender, transsexual or intersex.
For more information on HREOC's project see http://www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/gay_lesbian/index.html#diversity

The Australian Human Rights Commissioner would like to meet with people from the sex and gender diverse community.

When - Thursday 24 July, 6pm - 8pm.

Where - Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra.

RSVP and Questions - Sarah Winter, Policy Officer, HREOC on 02 9284 9650 or sarah.winter@humanrights.gov.au.


The meeting will be an opportunity to explain the project, for participants to share some personal stories and to discuss human rights issues and possible solutions.
The Human Rights Commissioner is particularly interested in hearing about the difficulties faced by people in changing official documents.

Some food will be provided.

Kind regards,

Sarah

Sarah Winter : Policy Officer, Human Rights Unit :
Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission :
( +61 2 9284 9650 : * sarah.winter@humanrights.gov.au

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