Community broadcasters around the country have been paying homage to human rights all week, including here at Bay FM, and we start today’s show with this year’s Human Rights Day speech from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türky.

Later we hear from Australia’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights Anne Hollonds; the New South Wales Commissioner for Anti-Slavery, James Cockayne; and from two Byron Shire locals advocating for human rights when it comes to housing and consumerism right here on the Northern Rivers, House You founder Chels Hood Withey and Library of Stuff founder Sascha Mainsbridge.

1.      ‘I stand with you,’ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türky pledges to continue fighting abuse featuring UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türky

2.      Thousands of slavery cases, 35 convictions in Australia featuring NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner James Cockayne

3.    The need to share in the fight against modern slavery featuring Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge

4.        The human right to housing in a housing crisis featuring House You Founder Chels Hood Withey

5.      Rights of the Child violated under QLD ‘adult time’ laws featuring Australian Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds

6.      Northern Rivers News with Anny Reed       

*producer: Mia Armitage. Reports by Mia Armitage unless otherwise indicated.

Tune in to the Community Newsroom on Fridays from 11am-12 on Bay FM 99.9 or listen online at bayfm.org
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PIC: Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge (Mae Soper)

Community broadcasters around the country have been paying homage to human rights all week, including here at Bay FM, and we start today&rsquo;s show with this year&rsquo;s Human Rights Day speech from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker T&uuml;rky.
Later we hear from Australia&rsquo;s Commissioner for Children&rsquo;s Rights Anne Hollonds; the New South Wales Commissioner for Anti-Slavery, James Cockayne; and from two Byron Shire locals advocating for human rights when it comes to housing and consumerism right here on the Northern Rivers, House You founder Chels Hood Withey and Library of Stuff founder Sascha Mainsbridge.
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &lsquo;I stand with you,&rsquo; UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T&uuml;rky pledges to continue fighting abuse featuring UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T&uuml;rky
2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thousands of slavery cases, 35 convictions in Australia featuring NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner James Cockayne
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The need to share in the fight against modern slavery featuring Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The human right to housing in a housing crisis featuring House You Founder Chels Hood Withey
5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rights of the Child violated under QLD &lsquo;adult time&rsquo; laws featuring Australian Children&rsquo;s Commissioner Anne Hollonds
6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Rivers News with Anny Reed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
*producer: Mia Armitage. Reports by Mia Armitage unless otherwise indicated.
Tune in to the Community Newsroom on Fridays from 11am-12 on Bay FM 99.9 or listen online at&nbsp;<a href="http://bayfm.org/">bayfm.org</a> Facebook: Community Newsroom NRN
PIC: Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge (Mae Soper)

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.
Thanks to the CBF for support.

Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN

Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com

Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you. Thanks to the CBF for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Community Newsroom: weekly show

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.

Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support.

Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN

Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com

Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Contributors: Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Sean O’Shannessy (Environmental As Anything, RIver FM); Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Karen Crick; Dione Green; Rod Chambers (The Wire;) Eduardo Jordan (The Wire); Amanda Copp (National Radio News); Martin Davies (CBAA); Frank Bonnacorso (National Radio News); Naarda Media; Tune FM; Community Radio Network; Echo Publications; Monet Shortland

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.
Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Sean O’Shannessy (Environmental As Anything, RIver FM); Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Karen Crick; Dione Green; Rod Chambers (The Wire;) Eduardo Jordan (The Wire); Amanda Copp (National Radio News); Martin Davies (CBAA); Frank Bonnacorso (National Radio News); Naarda Media; Tune FM; Community Radio Network; Echo Publications; Monet Shortland

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