On 13 March 2025, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh, presented to the UN Human Rights Council the report on her country visit to Australia in 2023.
“Australia has devoted much attention and resources to improving policy, legal and institutional frameworks for adequate prevention and protection of children and young people from violence and sexual exploitation… Despite the positive developments, progress is limited by several factors such as the lack of federal law or harmonised laws between states and territories on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol…. [and] [i]n addition, the lack of comprehensive and disaggregated data at the national level.” – Mama Fatima Singhateh, UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, during presentation of report to UN Human Rights Council.
Anti-Slavery Australia is bringing together the Special Rapporteur and leading voices in child protection and human rights in an exclusive webinar on 9 April 2025. The Special Rapporteur will address the issues outlined in her report and discuss the urgent reforms needed to safeguard the rights of children in Australia.
Hear from global and national leaders in child rights, child protection, youth engagement and modern slavery law, including:
- Mama Fatima Singhateh – UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.
- Anne Hollonds – Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner.
- Satara Uthayakumaran – Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2025.
- Professor Jennifer Burn AM – Professor of Law at UTS and Director of Anti-Slavery Australia.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from leaders, engage with key findings, and be part of the conversation shaping real change.
The webinar will be moderated by Seeking Freedom Project Lead, Cassandra Bourke with an Acknowledgement of Country by UTS Elder-in-Residence, Aunty Glendra Stubbs OAM.
Date: Wednesday 09 April 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm AEST
Places are limited.
REGISTER HERE