Today marks Human Rights Day, it is the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and this year the theme is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” which emphasises the goal of significant change on a global scale.
Garlett Group is passionate about supporting humanitarian causes, and makes active efforts to support organisations and individuals that aim to improve human rights for all.
Director Emma Garlett had the pleasure of sharing the importance of a just transition, importance of partnering with Traditional Owners, ethical and sustainable investment, sustainability reporting and First Nations inclusion in clean energy at the human rights panel discussion with esteemed academics, industry leaders and lawyers at Curtin Law School.
Garlett was joined by Linda Savage Former Politician and Member of UWA Public Policy Institute Advisory Board, Chris Owen Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, Jess Border Managing Lawyer at Environmental Defenders Office, Clare Lagan PhD Candidate and Rosie Rowe PhD Candidate.
The discussion ventured into how current and future leaders can help effect positive change in the realm of human rights, and what their responsibilities as leaders should be.
The two hour panel discussion was recorded, please contact us if you would like to be notified when the recording is made available.