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.
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…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law & Human Rights: Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson on 'The paradox of race in Australian legal thought: making the invisible visible'
Webinar/Online
The Herbert & Valmae Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry is pleased to invite you to the 2021 Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights. This year’s Alice Tay Lecture will be presented in conjunction with the CASS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Sub-Committee.Distinguished…
Countering Religious Bullying in the Playground
Webinar/Online
The Freilich Project is pleased to invite you to a Freilich Network Webinar with Professors Zehavit Gross and Suzanne D. Rutland. The session will be chaired by Emeritus Professor Terry Lovat. Abstract: This webinar will examine the problem of schoolyard religious bullying in Australian…
Truth and Reconciliation: South Africa and Victoria
Webinar/Online
The Freilich Project is pleased to invite you to a Freilich Network Seminar with Dr Ibrahim Abraham. Abstract: Victoria's recently announced Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) draws inspiration from the famous TRC initiated in South Africa in 1995. Both initiatives endeavour to reveal…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law & Human Rights: Human Rights and COVID-19
Webinar/Online
The Herbert & Valmae Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry is pleased to invite you to the 2020 Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights. Professor Sarah Joseph will be presenting on the topic 'Human Rights and COVID-19' COVID-19 is causing a health emergency but also a human rights…