Welcome to the

Australian Arabic Council

Website

Our award-winning organisation in human rights is committed to human rights and community relations issues affecting the Australian Arabic culture and profile. You will note that we undertake a combination of proactive and reactive projects, whereby we are vigilant to changes in our environment, while endeavouring to make it a better place to live for all of us. We trust that your journey into our website will be enlightening and inviting, as we welcome your participation and contribution to any of our initiatives.

Current Issues

Statement from the Arab Australian Cultural and Civic Emergency Summit

We, Arab Australian cultural and civic organisations and leaders, convened an emergency summit initiated by the Australian Arab Institute for Culture and Ideas. We issue this statement in response to the political and legislative actions being taken following the antisemitic attack at Bondi…

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Reflections From United Nations


A letter addressed to the Australian Arabic Council from the late Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan (Jan 1997 – Dec 2006) Click Here

Announcements

AAC Attends ANLCCI Business Event

21 October, 2025 AAC Chairman Roland Jabbour and Executive Director Will Abdo attended a Women In Business Networking Lunch hosted by the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Industry at The George On Collins. The event featured guest speaker Samira El Khafir – Entrepreneur, chef, and MasterChef Australia finalist, who shared her journey of passion, purpose, and building Eat With Love, also speaking was Leah Wilson – Certified coach and founder of Stabilise Coaching & Counselling, empowering others through

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AAC Commemorate UN Day of Peace with Rotary Melbourne

On the 18 September, 2024 AAC Executive Director Will Abdo and Chairman and Honorary Consul for Morocco HE Roland Jabbour attended a special event with Rotary Melbourne to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace with special guest & keynote speaker Mr Damian Cardona – Director of the United Nations Information Centre (Canberra/Pacific).  Mr Cardona presentation focused on “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” with reference to the UN Charter and sustainable development Goal #16 and #17. During the event

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AAC Attends ECCV 50th Anniversary

6th June 2024 AAC Executive Director Mr Will Abdo attended a memorable night last Monday at the Victorian Parliament House in celebrating a momentous milestone on the 50th anniversary of the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria. It was great opportunity to join current and past diverse leaders working to advance multicultural affairs in Victoria for a fairer more inclusive society. Congratulations to the amazing team at ECCV on this achievement and for a wonderful night of celebrations and reflections, truly

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