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The African Australian Advocacy Centre
African Australian Advocacy Centre (AAAC) represents the African Australian Communities in the area of advocacy, research, and policy outcomes in collaboration with different stakeholders including but not limited to non-profit organisations, state and federal government, business, industry, the civil sector, academia and the philanthropic sector.

Advocating for Australians with an African origin
UNITED NATIONS REPORT
A Milestone in Racial Justice: AAAC's Response to UN Findings

Transforming Justice
Discover how 107 recommendations are charting a new course for racial justice in Australia.
An unprecedented report by the UN WGEPAD unveils the realities and remedies for racial challenges faced by African descent communities.
Community Survey
Help Shape Our Future
Participate in Our Survey for the UN's Working Group of Experts on African Descent Advocacy Planning!

- Descrimination
- Integration
- Detention
- Policing
- Education
- Employment
- Health
Take Part in the Survey
AAAC is conducting a survey which is essentially an expression of interest call out to see who may be interested in contributing to different working groups that will be established to guide and support AAAC’s work towards addressing issues raised in the report.
2015-2024
International Decade for People of African Descent
The United Nations General Assembly, through resolution 68/237, has designated the period from 2015 to 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent. The resolution cites the need to enhance cooperation at the national, regional, and international levels to ensure that people of African descent are able to fully enjoy their economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights, as well as participate fully and equally in all aspects of society.
The theme for this Decade, as designated by the General Assembly, is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.“
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NEWS UPDATE
United Nations Statement
On the Request of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent , the African Australian Advocacy Centre was honoured to facilitate ,the African Communities’ consultations in Australia and thanks all involved inthis noble cause.
AAAC supports the findings of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent and looks forward to continuing to advocate for better human rights and representation of African Australians.
PR Wire Announcement
UN Working Group of Experts on Persons of African Descent (WGEPAD) visiting Australia 12-20 December 2022
Latest News
Media & Announcements
End-of-Year BBQ Party
Join us for a sizzling celebration at our End-of-the-Year BBQ! Let's wrap up the year with good food, great company, and memorable moments. The...
Regional Meeting for Asia Pacific on the International Decade for People of African Descent
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will convene the Regional Meeting for Asia Pacific on the International Decade for...
Join Us to Launch the “African Expressions of Christianity in Australia” Report
The "African Expressions of Christianity in Australia" report was commissioned by the African Australian Advocacy Centre (AAAC). It draws on the ARC Discovery project...