Human Rights
International Women’s Day not celebrated by all
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate gender equality and the social, cultural and other achievements of women. But......
Syria’s “Human Slaughterhouse” prison
A new report by human rights group Amnesty International has labelled the Saydnaya prison in Syria a “Human Slaughterhouse”, with up to......
Tragedy leads to new LGBTI laws in South Australia
The tragic death of gay British tourist David Bulmer-Rizzi in January has led to the passing of three landmark bills......
National compensation scheme for Slavery and trafficking victims
Slavery and trafficking are issues that are very much alive and flying under the radar in Australia in 2016. Victims......
Why is Afghanistan being forgotten?
With yet another attack on the Shi’ite community in Afghanistan, why aren’t they getting enough attention?...
New Reports of Nauru Abuse
The Guardian today has revealed the ugly details of more than 2000 reports of abuse and neglect of refugees on......
Slavery still common in Australia and abroad
Yesterday, human rights group Walk Free Foundation released their latest Global Slavery Index. The findings paint a bleak portrait of the world......
When peacekeepers become the abusers
What happens when the world’s protectors become the predators? When those who are meant to uphold human rights become the......
Action launched against Google, Apple, Facebook on racist game
A number of Aboriginal claimants have launched an action in the Australian Human Rights Commission over the racist game “Survival......
Battling to save the world’s cultural heritage
What happens to a country’s identity and history when its monuments, temples, artifacts and ancient treasures have been shot at,......