You Are Invited: Refugee Week Art Competition 2026!
Advocates for Dignity, in proud collaboration with Hume City Council and the 2026 Refugee Week Working Group, warmly invites you to participate in the Refugee Week Art Competition 2026 We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds to take part in this meaningful celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community. This is your opportunity to express your
You Are Invited: Refugee Week Art Competition 2026!
Advocates for Dignity, in proud collaboration with Hume City Council and the 2026 Refugee Week Working Group, warmly invites you to participate in the Refugee Week Story Writing Competition 2026. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds to take part in this meaningful celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community. This is your opportunity to exp
Solidarity for Humanity: Iftar Dinner Unites Communities in a Powerful Call for Justice, Dignity, and Hope
In a world increasingly shaped by division and uncertainty, the 6th Annual Solidarity for Humanity Iftar Dinner in Melbourne stood as a powerful reminder of what is possible when communities come together in the spirit of unity, compassion, and shared humanity. Hosted by Advocates for Dignity (AFD) in partnership with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), an
Exhibition of Silent Screams Opens in Melbourne, Spotlighting Human Rights and Shared Responsibility
Melbourne hosted a significant community and human rights gathering this week with the opening of the Exhibition of Silent Screams, an immersive memorial exhibition presented by Advocates for Dignity (AFD) in collaboration with the Advocates for Silenced Turkey (AST). The event, supported by the Selimiye Foundation and Sirius College, brought together members
Exhibition of Silent – Sydney
Exhibition of Silent Screams—a powerful human rights exhibition and memorial space dedicated to the victims of state-led oppression in Turkey. Launched on the 5th of June, 2022 in New Jersey, the Exhibition of Silent Screams was created to preserve and share lived experiences that have long been silenced. Rather than relying on numbers or statistics, […]
Exhibition of Silent – Melbourne
On behalf of Advocates for Dignity (AFD) and Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST), we are honored to invite you and your guest to the Exhibition of Silent Screams, a human rights exhibition and memorial space dedicated to victims of state-led oppression in Turkey. Register Link:https://forms.gle/32dneAPpB1HT6du26 Date : Tuesday, 10 February 2026Time : 4:30pm – 9:00pmV
From Anger to Baklava: Lessons Greece and Australia Share on Refugees
A sharp contrast marked recent events in Melbourne: one night, anti-immigration chants filled the streets, and the next, a lecture hall buzzed over plates of baklava as scholars, advocates, and community members convened to discuss refugee rights and global responsibility. The panel, co-hosted by Monash Global Peace and Security Centre and Advocates for Dignity, frame
Greek experts highlight human cost and global responsibility in the refugee crisis
At a recent panel titled “Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece and Australia,” experts shed light on the profound human toll of global displacement. Speakers pointed to crises in Afghanistan, Gaza, Ukraine, and beyond, stressing that refugees are too often reduced to statistics instead of being seen as in
Message of Condolences from Advocates for Dignity (AFD) for the Recent Tragedy in Israel and Gaza
Message of Condolences from Advocates for Dignity (AFD) for the Recent Tragedy in Israel and Gaza Sydney- October 7, 2023 — In light of the devastating incidents in Israel and Gaza, Advocates for Dignity (AFD) extends its deepest condolences and mourns the tragic loss of innocent lives from both sides. AFD stands unwaveringly against terrorism, […]
Advocates for Dignity (AFD) Message on International Day of Peace
On the International Day of Peace, Advocates for Dignity, led by President Mehmet Saral, reinforces its commitment to championing human rights globally, advocating for dignity, respect, and equity. Together, we strive for a harmonious world. September 21, 2023 – Today, as the United Nations commemorates the International Day of Peace, we stand united in promoting [&