About the ADC

The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is the human rights arm of B'nai B'rith Australia/New Zealand, and was established in 1979 to combat all forms of racism, intolerance and prejudice and to foster inter-ethnic understanding.

The ADC office is located in Melbourne, with representatives in major cities of Australia and New Zealand. Our core mission is to:

• monitor and respond to incidents of bigotry, racism and prejudice;
• employ the instruments of research, fact finding, education and law to counter racism and prejudice;
• develop and disseminate educational and publicity material; and
• build bridges of understanding and friendship among racial, religious and ethnic groups.

The ADC is a not-for-profit Non-Government Organisation (NGO) and is registered as a Harms Prevention Charity.  Our funding comes from community support; we welcome your donations. 

UPCOMING EVENTS  Multifaith Future Leaders Program A 3-day leadership training workshop and ongoing program for 18-26 year olds committed to interfaith contacts.  Expressions of interest now open for 2011. Click here to read the brochure.  Click here to register your interest  2010 Gandel Oration The Anti-Defamation Commission is pleased to announce the 2010 Gandel Orator, Professor Irwin Cotler. Prof. Cotler is a leading authority in the struggle against racism and an internationally recognised human rights lawyer. To read more, click here....  Professor Irwin  Cotler    Viva Victoria Cultural Diversity Week 14 March, Fed Square 12 pm - 6 pm Free admission Music & Dance, World Market, Food, Art & Craft "Faith & Social Justice" - Salvation Army Open House Thurs 11 March 7.30-9.30 pm 12 Chapel St, St Kilda For info phone: Christina 92019 6385