Comedian Corinne Grant has been announced as the MC to this year’s Human Rights Awards in Sydney.

More than 400 people attend the awards to celebrate the people and organisations that have contributed to human rights in Australia. This year marks the 24th year for the award ceremony, held on December 9.

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Grant is renown for her work on the Glass House, Rove Live, Spicks and Specks, The 7pm Project and Good News Week. There are 10 awards including the Human Rights Medal and the Young People’s Medal.

Australian Human Rights Commission President Catherine Branson QC (pictured) said was looking forward to a lively and entertaining luncheon with Corinne as the compere.

‘People pencil into their calendar the annual Human Rights Awards from one year to the next because they know it’s not only an opportunity to celebrate amazing human rights achievements but it’s also an entertaining day,’ she said.

‘I’m sure Corinne will bring her special style of Australian humour to the event.’

For more information, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website.

Benn Dorrington

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