AYAD Forum - 9 March - BMW Edge

Published 8 Mar 2013, 8:39 pm, by Amy Harrington

AYAD Forum

The AYAD Forum is part of National Youth Week, which celebrates and recognises the value of all young Australians by giving them the opportunity to express their ideas and opinions.

As well as hearing from inspirational speakers in the human rights space, you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with other passionate youth, network with key development and humanitarian organisations, and find out how you can embark on your own path to support human rights, such as volunteering overseas with the AYAD Program.

Date: Tuesday 9th April 2013
Time: 6:00pm for a 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: The Edge, Federation Square, Cnr Swanston & Flinders Street, Melbourne

Speakers incliude:
  - Julie McKay, Gender Equality Campaigner and Executive Director of UN Women Australia
  - Jessie Taylor, Human Rights & Refugee Advocate and Melbourne barrister
  - Brendan Rigby, Education Specialist, Director and CoFounder of WhyDev.org, and returned AYAD
  - Carly Findlay, Appearance Activist and writer, speaker and community TV presenter
  - Hosted by Dan Ryan, Youth Leader and 2012 Australian UN Youth Representative

This is a free event but places are limited so click here to register.