Visiting Professor Brian Burdekin awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of South Australia

The Institute’s Visiting Professor Brian Burdekin, AO, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of South Australia at the morning graduation ceremony at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday August 20. UniSA Vice Chancellor Professor David Lloyd says Prof Burdekin has been an enduring champion for the vulnerable worldwide. “His lifetime commitment to human rights has made an impact in Australia and in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. And based on his work in Australia and his firm belief that common law alone is not enough to protect human rights, he has supported the development of Human Rights Commissions in more than 70 countries.”, Prof Lloyd says.

Dr. Burdekin
Dr. Burdekin

 

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