Victorian Equal Oppurtunity and Human Rights Commission
Independent Statutory Authority
- All cancers
- Legal
- Phone-based service;Online service
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent organisation that protects human rights, promotes fair treatment for all Victorians, and advocates for a diverse and inclusive state.It aims to create a fair, safe and inclusive Victoria where every person is respected and treated with dignity, by engaging and influencing law and policy makers, institutions, community organisations and individuals to protect and promote human rights in Victoria.The organisation undertakes a range of functions and services under Victoria's human rights laws. This includes preventing discrimination and vilification in the community; supporting Victorians to exercise their rights by helping to resolve discrimination complaints and intervening in court cases; undertaking investigations and independent reviews; and advocating for stronger protections and greater respect for human rights and equality, among many other roles.