Human Rights Advocate

A Human Rights Advocate promotes and protects the rights and freedoms of individuals and groups. You might work for non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or international bodies. Human Rights Advocates focus on legal representation, policy development, and public education. You’ll conduct research, draft reports, and engage in advocacy to address human rights violations and support affected communities.

Human Rights Advocates play a vital role in social justice and equality. You’ll need to be compassionate and resilient, with strong communication and analytical skills. You’ll liaise with legal professionals, community organisations, and policymakers to ensure that human rights are upheld and that those in need receive appropriate support and representation.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a human rights advocate?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Bachelor of Arts (Human Rights)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker
Human Rights Officer Human Rights Activist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Rights Advocate Legal Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker Human Rights Officer Human Rights Activist + 2 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Engagement Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Operations Analyst Strategy Manager
+ 214 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Engagement Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Operations Analyst Strategy Manager + 214 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$100 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist
+ 48 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$4,997 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Family Counsellor
Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Case Worker Financial Counsellor Art Therapist Community Worker International Student Advisor Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate Community Educator Counselling Psychologist
+ 23 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Advanced Personal Trainer Community Worker Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate Mental Health Advocate
+ 14 more
10904NAT

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,006
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager Digital Marketing Specialist
Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Brand Designer E-Commerce Manager Junior Game Designer Marketing Director Product Marketing Manager Paid Search Manager Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Community Relations Manager Online Content Creator Digital Editor Digital Media Manager Campaign Manager Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Human Rights Advocate Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Marketing Specialist Content Executive Brand Strategist
+ 43 more
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Community Worker Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate
+ 13 more
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Human Rights Advocate
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Human Rights Advocate + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat Human Rights Advocate Mediator
Humanitarian Aid Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat Human Rights Advocate Mediator Humanitarian Aid Worker + 1 more

Master of International Development
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $46,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Development Worker Human Rights Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker
International Aid Worker International Development Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Development Worker Human Rights Advocate Humanitarian Aid Worker International Aid Worker International Development Consultant + 2 more
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