About us
Established at the UTS Faculty of Law in 2019, the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Network (Australia & Aotearoa) (ESCR AANZ) is dedicated to raising the profile of economic, social and cultural rights research and advocacy in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Our story
The AANZ Economic Social and Cultural Rights Network was formed at a conference at UTS Faculty of Law organised by Jessie Hohmann, Beth Goldblatt and Genevieve Wilkinson in 2019. Inspired by similar overseas networks, it aims to bring together academics, practitioners and others interested in the realisation of economic, social and cultural rights and to raise the profile of economic, social and cultural rights research and advocacy in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand).
What we do
Subsequently, network workshops and conferences have strengthened collaboration between scholars working on these rights, and engagement with government, advocates and others. The network, events run by its members and this website provide a home for economic, social and cultural rights scholarship, discussion, news, and events. This permits us to contribute our economic, social and cultural rights expertise to addressing real world problems.
Interested in joining us?
Get in touch at contactescrnetwork@gmail.com or by clicking on the button below and filling out the form.
Learn more with other ESCR networks
1 / The Global Initiative
Gl-ESCR is a non-governmental organisation that promotes transformative change to end endemic problems of social and economic injustice through a human rights lens.
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2 / ESCR-Net
ESCR-Net — The International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a collaborative initiative of groups and individuals from around the world working to secure economic and social justice through human rights.
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3 / ESRAN-UKI
The Economic and Social Rights Academic Network UK and Ireland (ESRAN-UKI) was established in 2011 following a workshop on ‘Advancing Economic and Social Rights: Current Issues in Research’ held at Durham University.
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4 / Oxford Human Rights Hub
The Oxford Human Rights Hub (OxHRH) aims to bring together academics, practitioners, and policy-makers from across the globe to advance the understanding and protection of human rights and equality.
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