Human Rights is Our Business

About this webinar

This open learning webinar invites you to engage in critical conversation and reflection on:

• human rights obligations in a business context.
• applying and complying with human rights as part of social enterprise - steps you can take.
• learning journeys and good practices of social enterprises applying human rights in their business.
• the National Human Rights Act campaign and its relevance for social enterprise.

About the Impact Business School

This webinar is convened by the Impact Business School - a premier global learning institution that empowers business leaders through skills development and education, integrating leadership development with social impact and sustainability principles and equipping change-makers with tools and networks to tackle complex challenges through business.

Patricia Kaziro

Director

 

Impact Business School

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Patricia is the Director of Impact Business School, a global learning institution that empowers business leaders, athletes, and professionals through transformative education and skills development. With academic qualifications in Sociology, Education (Social Ecology), Sustainable Living, and Business Commercialisation, Patricia brings a unique systems-thinking lens to her work. With a focus on inclusive leadership and equity-centred design, Patricia has led cross-sector initiatives such as a national mentorship program with the Australian Tunnelling Society, intersectional leadership for climate adaptation workshops with Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia and AdaptNSW, and allyship and equity forums in STEM with Delve Underground. Over the past 15 years, Patricia has been deeply involved in civic and community projects and continues to champion opportunities that connect people to resources for economic empowerment, social inclusion, and equitable education.

Daney Faddoul

Campaign Manager

 

Human Rights Law Centre

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Daney has a wealth of campaigning experience from his time within the union movement, and at GetUp where he was their Political Director. At GetUp, Daney developed and led campaigns on economic justice, oversaw political engagement activities, and assisted with high-profile campaigning, messaging, media, fundraising and policy work. Before his time at GetUp Daney was negotiating enterprise agreements as an Industrial Officer within the trade union movement, and coordinating national industrial plans and campaigns. Daney studied law at the University of Western Sydney and is passionate about creating an Australian Human Rights Act, because it will help prevent human rights violations from occurring, will be a powerful tool for people and communities to challenge injustice, and will foster better understanding and respect for human rights within the community. Daney joined the Human Rights Law Centre in March 2020 and focuses on the campaign to create an Australian Human Rights Act.

Kali Goldstone

Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Officer

 

Australian Human Rights Commission

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Kali is the Strategic Engagement and Advocacy Officer at the Australian Human Rights Commission, where she leads initiatives at the intersection of government, civil society, and human rights. An accomplished international human rights lawyer, Kali brings over two decades of experience advocating for the rights of children, refugees, internally displaced persons, and women across Australia, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, and the United States. Her career is defined by a deep commitment to justice and systemic change. As Senior Policy Advisor to Kerryn Phelps MP, Kali played a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating the landmark Medevac legislation, securing a rare and significant victory in Australia’s national Parliament for asylum seekers and refugees. She also created the policy platform for Kylea Tink, contributing to her successful campaign for the seat of North Sydney, and worked with Women for Election to train and empower women to run for public office at all levels of government. Kali’s global perspective and ability to build trusted relationships across diverse communities and institutions have made her a respected voice in human rights advocacy. She holds a Master of Laws in International Human Rights Law from the University of Michigan and possesses expert knowledge of national and international human rights standards, as well as the mechanisms for their promotion, protection, and enforcement. Her work continues to be driven by a passion for equity, inclusion, and the belief that meaningful change is possible when policy, advocacy, and community engagement come together.