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This, according to Launceston's Nathalie Servant, who has been named a finalist for the 2019 Australian Human Rights Awards.
A community development and safety officer for the City of Launceston, Ms Servant has dedicated her life to championing human rights, social inclusion and resilience building.
In 2008 she developed the Launceston Human Library - a project designed to promote dialogue, reduce prejudices and encourage understanding through community-based storytelling.
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On being named one of 350 finalists from across the country, Ms Servant said all of the projects she helped develop had given people a chance to explore their connection with others who may be different from them.
"The concept of human rights is not as complex as it sounds," she said.
"Most of us would agree that everyone of us - regardless of our background, of where we live, what we look like, think or believe - have an inherent value and a positive contribution to bring to the world.
"This I believe is a key pre-requisite to growing a resilient and inclusive community, one all can benefit from and grow together."
The Human Rights Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of individuals, organisations and businesses in promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms.
This year's winners will be announced in Sydney on Friday, December 13.