Young Iranian refugee shortlisted for 2016 Young People’s Human Rights Medal

Arash Bordbar, an Iranian refugee who arrived in Australia last year and now advocates for refugee rights, is among six young Australians recognised as finalists for the 2016 Young Peoples Human Rights Medal. Since arriving in Australia as a refugee, Arash Bordbar, has worked at the community level volunteering with Settlement Services International and as a youth leader with Auburn Diversity services, alongside international advocacy work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and at the Asia Pacific Consultation on Refugee Rights. The Young Peoples Human Rights Medal is awarded annually to an individual under 25-years-old who has made an outstanding contribution to advancing human rights in Australia. The Human Rights Awards will be held on Friday 9 December from 12 to 3pm at the Westin Sydney.For more information or to reserve a ticket visit: .

آرش بردبار Source: Supplied