Celebrating 25 Years of Social Justice in Hume: Advocates for Dignity Art Exhibition Highlights Community, Hope and Belonging
Broadmeadows, Victoria – Saturday 29 August 2026 Hume City Council marked a significant milestone on Saturday 29 August 2026, celebrating 25 years of commitment to social justice and launching its renewed 2026 Hume Social Justice Charter at a special community event held at Broadmeadows Town Hall. The event brought together community leaders, advocates, artists,
Advocates for Dignity & Hume Celebrates Refugee Week 2026 Through Art, Storytelling, Culture and Community
Broadmeadows Town Hall was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, resilience, and community on Saturday, 20 June 2026, as Hume City Council and Advocates for Dignity hosted the Refugee Week 2026 Celebration Event.
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
Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece and Australia
Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece and Australia On Monday, 1 September 2025, Advocates for Dignity (AFD), in partnership with Monash University’s Global Peace and Security Research Hub (GPS), hosted an inspiring and timely panel discussion titled Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative P
Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece & Australia
This panel unites Professor Sotirios S. Livas and Associate Professor Emmanuel (Manos) Karagiannis from Greece with Professor Paul Long from Monash University to examine refugee integration in Greece and Australia. Under the theme “Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece and Australia”, the discussion explo
Freedom Visited State Ministers
In August 2024, Advocates for Dignity hosted Enes Kanter Freedom—a former NBA star turned global human rights champion—to Victoria. As part of his tour, he met with key Victorian Government Ministers and Parliamentarians at Parliament House in Melbourne to highlight human rights abuses in Turkey and beyond. 🏛️Engaging With Victorian Leadership Minister
Panel Discussion with Greek Delegation: Navigating New Challenges in a New Land
On Friday, 6th of September 2024, Advocates for Dignity proudly hosted a distinguished Greek delegation for a panel discussion at Serenity Reception in Melbourne. The event, themed “The Journey of Hizmet Movement Refugees in Greece: Navigating New Challenges in a New Land,” explored the lived experiences of refugees from the Hizmet Movement who have so
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 [&