Advancing Human Security – Pathways to a Livable Future
November 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Free
Pax Christi Victoria – A Christian movement working for a just and ecologically sustainable peace warmly invites you to an online Zoom forum entitled Advancing Human Needs Human Rights Human Responsibilities.
Tuesday 12 November 7.30 pm— 9.15 pm
GUEST SPEAKER Rev Tim Costello A.O.
Rev Tim Costello is one of Australia’s most respected community leaders and a sought after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics. For 13 years until October 2016, Tim was Chief Executive of World Vision Australia (WVA). Tim is the Executive Director of Micah Australia. He is also Director of Ethical Voice. Tim is also Senior Advisor for the Centre for Public Christianity; Chair of the Community Council for Australia; Co-Chair of the Charities Crisis Cabinet; Chief Advocate of the Thriving Communities Partnership. He is a spokesperson for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, which campaigns for law reform to prevent harm from poker machine gambling. Rev Tim Costello is one of Australia’s most respected community leaders and a sought after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics. For 13 years until October 2016, Tim was Chief Executive of World Vision Australia (WVA). Tim is the Executive Director of Micah Australia. He is also Director of Ethical Voice. Tim is also Senior Advisor for the Centre for Public Christianity; Chair of the Community Council for Australia; Co-Chair of the Charities Crisis Cabinet; Chief Advocate of the Thriving Communities Partnership. He is a spokesperson for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, which campaigns for law reform to prevent harm from poker machine gambling.
Invited Organisations will discuss their approach to human security in the light of their respective missions and current policy priorities, including:
- ICAN Australia
- Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Victoria
- Catholic Social Services Victoria
- Islamic Council of Victoria
- Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project
- Wesley Centre for Theology, Ethics, and Public Policy
- Doctors Reform Society