community engagement
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Governance of NGOs conference
On, August 12, 2015, the Online Hate Prevention Institute attended a conference on Governance of NGOs organised by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. Good governance is imperative for NGOs like the OHPI that depends on donations and public engagement to meet its goals. Good intentions need to be supported by rules, responsibilities and accountability that helps…
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OHPI attends Community Leadership Conference
On August 9, 2015, OHPI attended the community leadership conference organised by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV). The conference was opened by Hon Robin Scott, Minister of Multicultural Affairs for Victoria, who spoke of the importance of equality of opportunity and people’s right in a liberal democratic society to preserve their identity while also…
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OHPI attends the Iftar Dinner at the Victorian State Parliament
On June 22, 2015, OHPI attended the Iftar Dinner organised by the Victorian State Parliament. Tim Cartwright, Acting Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, opened the evening by speaking about Victoria’s multiculturalism. The Hon Robin Scott, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, also addressed the Victorian State Parliament Iftar Dinner. He said in Victoria we don’t just tolerate diversity we celebrate it.…
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World Interfaith Harmony Week at the Victorian Parliament
On February 5, 2015,OHPI’s CEO Dr Andre Oboler attended the opening of the World Interfaith Harmony Week in the Victorian Parliament. The Victorian Multicultural Commission Chair spoke about peace, embracing being a part of each other’s community while still respecting and maintaining our differences. He quoted Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the dignity of difference.…
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Talk at the Council of Christians and Jews
On February 1, 2015, Dr Oboler spoke at the Council of Christians and Jews ( Victoria) on the re-emergence of old antisemitism through new media. The talk looked at how social media was being used to spread afresh traditional forms of antisemitism, such as deicide and blood libel, as well as the spread and promotion…
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Talk at the North Eastern Jewish Centre
On January 31, 2015, Dr Oboler gave a talk on responsible free speech after the events in France at the North Eastern Jewish Centre. The talk discussed the recent report by OHPI “#Jesuishumain: Responsible free speech in the shadow of Charlie Hebdo” and the impact of the resulting discussion on the freedom of speech from…
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Presenting Fight Aagainst Hate to FECCA
On September 6, 2014, Dr Oboler presented Fight Against Hate to the Youth Committee of the Federation of Ethnic Community Councils of Australia . He discussed how it works, and how the Youth Committee could help roll it out across Australia.
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Serving Humanity Interfaith Symposium: Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Women’s Auxiliary
August 23, 2014: Serving Humanity Interfaith Symposium: Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Women’s Auxiliary, Faith Communities Council of Victoria. http://faithvictoria.org.au/news-a-articles/207-serving-humanity-interfaith-symposium-ahmadiyya-muslim-assocation-women-s-auxiliary On 23 August 2014, more than 200 leading women from all over Victoria participated in the Serving Humanity Interfaith Symposium luncheon organized by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria at ‘Bait-ul-Salam’ (House of Peace)…
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Talk on Cyber-Racism & Social Media
Dr Andre Oboler gave a public lecture on Social Media & Cyber-Racism on August 21st. The talk was organised by IEEE and focused on the roles and responsibilities of software engineers in combating hate speech on social media.