Events
The Freilich Project organises a range of events including public lectures, conferences and seminars, many of which are free and open to the public. These events draw on the expertise of some of Australia—and the world’s—most prominent intellectuals and public figures on subjects related to bigotry.
Democratic Resilience: Public Sphere Responses to Violent Extremism Report Launch and Panel Discussion
Panel discussion
Violent extremism threatens human life and safety. Often overlooked is how violent extremists endanger the public sphere, which is comprised of the practices, institutions and actors that sustain communication about matters of common concern. Violent extremists seek to undermine the public sphere…
The HRC/Freilich Project Distinguished Annual Lecture: The Holocaust as an Australian Story: Family networks between Australia and Europe during the Holocaust
Lecture
The Holocaust as an Australian Story: Family networks between Australia and Europe during the Holocaust. The HRC/Freilich Project Distinguished Annual Lecture. Focusing on family connections between Australia and Europe, this lecture offers a novel perspective on Australians’ responses to the…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law & Human Rights: Padma Raman, PSM, & ANROWS CEO on 'Understanding Domestic and Family Violence'
Lecture
What might we gain from greater literacy in the language of human rights? Violence against women and children is a pervasive human rights issue in Australia. The current state of this crisis requires us all to think boldly and collectively about change. Taking a human rights perspective on…
Stories of We Bleed the Same
Exhibition
Come hear the stories of the people featured in the We Bleed the Same Exhbition. As part of this year's Canberra Writers' Festival, We Bleed the Same will be open to the public on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August. Drop in any time throughout the day (9am-5pm) to view this spectacular collection of…
We Bleed the Same Exhibition Opening
Exhibition
The Freilich Project is very proud to be launching We Bleed the Same, an exhibition that explores racism and diversity in Australia through the lens of immigrants, refugees, First Nations peoples, and many others. Thirty-seven people from diverse backgrounds are featured in a series of stunning…
Behind the Scenes of We Bleed the Same
Exhibition
Find out what it takes to pull together a national art and photography exhibition to combat racism in Australia. We Bleed the Same is an exhibition from renowned international photographer Tim Bauer and journalist/filmmaker Liz Deep-Jones, launching at ANU on 29 March. We’re inviting ANU students…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Sharon Nepstad on 'Beyond Enmity: Finding Hope in a Time of High Conflict'
Webinar/Online
The Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry is very pleased to invite you to the Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance for 2021. Our esteemed lecturer this year is Professor Sharon Nepstad (University of New Mexico, USA). We are living in a moment of high conflict and toxic…