The Code of Ethics - Early Childhood Australia A code of ethics is a set of statements about appropriate and expected behaviour of members of a professional group and, as such, reflects its values. The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics was first developed in 1990 by a national working party, with considerable input from the early childhood field. The 2003-06 Code of Ethics Agenda resulted in a new Code of Ethics, which was endorsed at Early Childhood Australia's National Council meeting in September 2006 (currently valid). The Code of Ethics is owned by the field, rather than imposed upon it. Wise moral decisions will always acknowledge our interdependency; our moral choices are ours alone, but they bind us all to those who will be affected by them.So deciding for yourself what's right or wrong does not mean deciding in isolation' (Mackay, 2004, p. 242). This Code of Ethics provides a framework for reflection about the ethical responsibilities of early childhood professionals. Order online:
Home Human rights The doctrine of human rights has been highly influential within international law, global and regional institutions.[3] Actions by states and non-governmental organizations form a basis of public policy worldwide. The idea of human rights[8] suggests that "if the public discourse of peacetime global society can be said to have a common moral language, it is that of human rights." The strong claims made by the doctrine of human rights continue to provoke considerable skepticism and debates about the content, nature and justifications of human rights to this day. Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world...—1st sentence of the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. History of the concept The Cyrus Cylinder is sometimes argued to be the world's first charter of human rights.
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Human Rights Watch | Defending Human Rights Worldwide ACT legislation register - Human Rights Act 2004 - main page Home > Acts > A2004-5 Attorney-General—Justice and Community Safety Directorate Notes1 Under the Human Rights Act 2004, section 31 international law and the judgments of foreign and international courts and tribunals relevant to a human right may be considered in interpreting a human right (see also dict, def international law). The accessibility of this material to the public is one of the criteria for deciding whether to consider the material and the weighting to be given to it. Material on the ACT legislation register is taken to be accessible to the public. For access to human rights conventions and convenants on the legislation register click here. Act Legislative instruments
Values Education | National Framework: Nine Values for Australian Schooling Nine Values for Australian Schooling were identified for the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools. They emerged from Australian school communities and the National Goals for Schooling in the Twenty-First Century. They are presented below in alphabetical order and not in any rank order of importance. These shared values such as respect and 'fair go' are part of Australia's common democratic way of life, which includes equality, freedom and the rule of law. Individual schools will develop their own approaches to values education in partnership with their local school communities, including students, parents, caregivers, families and teachers. Download pdf of Values for Australian Schooling Nine Values for Australian Schooling poster 50kb pdf.
Declaration on the Right and Responsibility Adopted by General Assembly resolution 53/144 of 9 December 1998 The General Assembly , Reaffirming the importance of the observance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations for the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all persons in all countries of the world, Reaffirming also the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenants on Human Rights as basic elements of international efforts to promote universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms and the importance of other human rights instruments adopted within the United Nations system, as well as those at the regional level, Recognizing the relationship between international peace and security and the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and mindful that the absence of international peace and security does not excuse non-compliance, Declares : Article 1 Article 2 1. 2. Article 3 Article 4 1. 2.
Multiculturalism Multiculturalism is the cultural diversity of communities within a given society and the policies that promote this diversity. As a descriptive term, multiculturalism is the simple fact of cultural diversity and the demographic make-up of a specific place, sometimes at the organizational level, e.g., schools, businesses, neighborhoods, cities, or nations. As a prescriptive term, multiculturalism encourages ideologies and policies that promote this diversity or its institutionalization. Multicultural ideologies or policies vary widely,[2] ranging from the advocacy of equal respect to the various cultures in a society, to a policy of promoting the maintenance of cultural diversity, to policies in which people of various ethnic and religious groups are addressed by the authorities as defined by the group they belong to.[3][4] In different countries[edit] Many nation-states in Africa, Asia, and the Americas are culturally diverse, and are 'multicultural' in a descriptive sense. Canada[edit]
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Article 1. Article 2. Article 3.
Multiculturalism in Australia Multiculturalism in Australia has a special cultural status. Many policies supporting differing cultures have been put in place such as the formation of the Special Broadcasting Service.[1] While the White Australia Policy was dismantled after World War II by various changes to immigration policy, the full political introduction of official policies encouraging and supporting multiculturalism did not develop until 1972. Contact between people of different cultures in Australia has been characterised by tolerance and engagement, but have also occasionally resulted in conflict. Australia's diverse migrant communities have brought with them food, lifestyle and cultural practices, which have been absorbed into mainstream Australian culture.[2][3] History[edit] Historical perspective[edit] The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 was the first act of Australian Federal parliament, also known informally as the White Australia policy. Current policies[edit] Impact[edit] Statistics[edit] Projects[edit]
About us About us The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. UNESCO has 195 Members and eight Associate Members. It is governed by the General Conference and the Executive Board. The Secretariat, headed by the Director-General, implements the decisions of these two bodies. The Organization has more than 50 field offices around the world. Visit us Contact us UNESCO Headquarters is established in the heart of Paris. 7 Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP France 1 rue Miollis 75732 Paris Cedex 15 France General phone: +33 (0)1 45 68 10 00 Getting here UNESCO Headquarters is considered international territory and belongs to the Organization’s 195 Member States. UNESCO does not offer parking facilities. By Metro: Ségur, Cambronne, Ecole militaire