Zonta International organised the Human Rights flag raising ceremony on 10 Dec 2015 at the Village Green.

   The audience pledged to end domestic violence with Mayor Paul Antonio who is also a White Ribbon Ambassador. The keynote address  on Human Rights was given by TIMS President Mrs Gitie House.  Zonta District 22 Lieutenant Governor Ms Ans Van Erp condemned domestic violence. 

The Chronicle covered the event:  http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/marathon-campaign-ends/2481554/

To download a copy of the keynote address click here.

Photo left - courtesy - The Chronicle

Sunday 1 November 2015 6:30pm on ABC

This special episode is broadcast from Toowoomba as part of the ABC’s On the Road week. Geraldine Doogue is joined by guests  Professor Lorelle Burton, Psychologist from the University of Southern Queensland, Gitie House, President Toowoomba International Multicultural Society, Dr Mark Copland from the Catholic Social Justice Commission, and former refugees, Moses Ali and Prudence Melom. They discuss what Australia can learn from Toowoomba’s experience of helping to settle refugees who have moved into the area.

For the full episode and transcript click here.