Speaking Out
In conversation with Katie Kiss
May 31, 2024
Katie Kiss discusses empowering Aboriginal women's voices, addressing online hostility towards young First Nations women, transitioning into her role as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to country and reflecting on family history, human rights advocacy, and national reconciliation, and advocating for positive change to address violence against First Nations women.
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- Katie Kiss aims to raise awareness on structural discrimination as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
- She emphasizes the need for comprehensive responses to racism and systemic discrimination faced by First Nations people.
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Katie Kiss's Career Development and Passion for Human Rights
Katie Kiss, a khanju and berry-witty woman from Rockhampton, Queensland, is appointed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. With a background in various government positions, she aims to raise awareness about structural and systemic discrimination through her new role. Kiss's passion for human rights, driven by her family and community influences, motivates her to prioritize defending human rights and anti-discrimination for Indigenous peoples.
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