The UNESCO Chair for Comparative Research on Cultural Diversity and Social Justice at Deakin
A forum for communities, researchers and policy makers to examine critical issues of diversity and social justice in our globally connected world.

Through research, collaboration and capacity building, the Chair aims to build inclusive, just and peaceful societies by promoting respectful intercultural dialogue and combatting discrimination and structural inequality.
UNESCO Chair Oration 2025: Daniela Gavshon
Join us for the 2025 UNESCO Chair Oration, with Daniela Gavshon, the Australia director at Human Rights Watch
14 August 2025: Riaz Hassan Memorial Webinar
Join us on 14 August 2025, for a special webinar to mark the birthday of that late Professor Riaz Hassan AM
‘Inoculations’ against racist misinformation
The Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies has new resources to address racist misinformation.
UNESCO Chair Team meeting with Dr. Valentina Baú
Last month the UNESCO Team were excited to finally meet our Associate Researcher Dr Valentina Baú.
Call for Papers: Opinion pieces by Gen Z People
UNESCO is inviting Gen Z people to write Opinion Pieces about what motivates their political action.
Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme
Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme is an opportunity for emerging leaders.