At Everyday Human Rights, we are committed to transforming the lives of young people at risk of being involved in the youth justice system through human rights advocacy, education, and collaborative action. We believe that meaningful change doesn't have to wait for sweeping policy reforms—it starts with small, intentional steps that respect the dignity and rights of every young person, their families and networks.
Our leadership team has a combined 40 years of experience working with government including in policy, quality assurance, community engagement and training across the leadership and staff of government departments and NGOs, parents and carers, and young people.
India de Vienne, Director and Founder, brings 15 years’ experience in policy and strategic project roles across child protection, youth justice, and policing with a focus on high-stakes stakeholder engagement, governance, quality assurance, and risk management. Her career includes work with the Victoria Police, Queensland Youth Justice, the Victorian Department of Human Services, and Social Futures. Highlights include being instrumental in the development of the Youth Justice Framework for Practice and guiding cross-cultural responses in high-profile law enforcement settings. She provides cross-sector expertise in policing, foster care, disability, homelessness, and youth justice, and is passionate about supporting staff to achieve the best outcomes for young people, their networks, and the community.
India's academic background is in International Relations (Sociology) and Graduate Certificate in Criminology.
Mmaskepe Sejoe, subject matter expert, is an internationally recognised human rights subject matter expert with 30 years experience in diverse areas such as child protection, corrections, gender-based violence, women's health, refugee matters and policing. She has provided human rights expertise to the United Nations, and at all levels of government in Australia.
Her pioneering human rights education approach has consistently enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and stakeholder participation across various sectors. Mmaskepe's impactful contributions include spearheading the integration of human rights within policing. women's health, and child protection services.
For more information about our programs you can contact India at india@everydayhumanrights.com.au
