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.
Attendance at 25th International Political Science Association (IPSA) World Congress
Prof. Fethi Mansouri will be attending the 25th World Congress of Political Science, organised by the International Political Science Association (IPSA). The conference runs from 21 to 25 July 2018 and 'will bring together around 2,500 political scientists and...
UNESCO Chair Attended a Digital Initiative by the Tunisian House-of People’s Representatives
Prof. Fethi Mansouri attended an interesting initiative by the Tunisian House-of People’s Representatives that incorporates a digital platform for civil society input and engagement into key legislative initiatives. Nearly 300 people were in attendance at this launch...
Productive Discussions between UNESCO Chair and Members of the Tunisian Parliament
Prof. Fethi Mansouri had interesting and productive meetings today with members of the Tunisian Parliament: the honorables Maher Medhioub, Samy Fatnassi, Yassine Ayari and former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh. The meeting focused on discussion on how to initiate and...
UNESCO Chair and Team Contributes to Community Interaction at #Eid Festival in Deakin University
"We grow as a society by respecting differences" and that was evident tonight at Deakin University's #Eid festival. A diverse audience was in attendance to warm messages from the event speakers - Vice Chancellor Prof Jane den Hollander, Graeme Watt MP, Prof. Shahram...
UNESCO Chair holder takes tough stance on Australia’s aid program
In a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s aid program, Professor Fethi Mansouri, UNESCO Chairholder for Cultural Diversity and Social Justice, has argued Australia is not pulling its weight in the global community. The Parliamentary inquiry into...
Gaza and Australia’s vote
In an interview with SBS Arabic on the Gaza violence Prof. Fethi Mansouri talks about Australia’s vote against the UN Human Rights Council resolution to send independent observers to investigate human right violations and the disproportionate use of force by the...