One Voice, One Humanity: Youth Rising

ONE VOICE, ONE HUMANITY NEXT GEN: Youth Rising
This event is all about listening to young people share their perspectives on Human Rights issues - REGISTER HERE
This year’s theme, “Youth, Defenders of Human Rights,” spotlights The Rights of the Child amid mounting global challenges affecting children locally and globally — from climate disruption, child labour, digital inequality, mental health rise to global conflict crisis, child labour impacting child safety, disrupting education and access to food and healthcare.
Invited Participants will include youth advocates, activists, and changemakers who will engage in dynamic discussions, explore how children’s rights are being threatened, and learn how to mobilize for resilient, rights-centered futures.
Our aim is to:

• Amplify Youth Voices
• Unite for a Brighter Future
• Inspire Action

Special edition podcast speakers:
Anne Hollonds: Former Australian National Children’s Commissioner, with over 20 years of experience leading research, policy work, and national advocacy in child and family wellbeing.
Huda the Goddess: A globally recognized Sudanese-Australian slam poet who truly owns every room she walks into. Her presence is vibrant, powerful and unforgettable, and we are so thrilled to have her join us for Youth Rising: Defenders of Human Rights.
Aiden Ek MKA : A dynamic young leader whose work is shaping conversations across the Asia-Pacific. Aiden is an UN Youth ASEAN Ambassador and the 2025 Michael Kirby ASEAN Award recipient — a recognition given to emerging leaders who drive justice, equality, and community empowerment.
Angelica Ojinnaka Psillakis: Angelica is a nationally recognized advocate for young people, health equity, and social justice. She currently leads the Future Healthy Countdown 2030 at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute — a landmark national initiative driven by academics, policy leaders, and youth to transform wellbeing outcomes for children and adolescents.
Lian Sequeira: Lian is a passionate youth advocate, storyteller, and emerging leader whose work is grounded in creativity, public speaking, and community connection. As the 2025 Youth Parliament’s elected Youth Governor, she represents young people across NSW, championing advocacy that is bold, inclusive, and youth-led.
Emmanuel Asante: Emmanuel is a Sydney-based visual artist, workshop facilitator, guest speaker, and a board member of We Are Studios. His work blends powerful storytelling with rich cultural symbolism, drawing from his identity as a young Ghanaian migrant and using art to explore belonging, identity, and justice.
Event Stalls
RMIT Engineering | School of International Studies, Macquarie University | Youth for Human Rights | Rotary Youth | Interact Club I YMCA | Australian Human Rights Commission | Taronga Zoo | Community groups | Schools from the UNAA Schools Project | Palestinian Children Relief Fund
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