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UN Special Rapporteur to intervene in North West Shelf legal cases
The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy and sustainable environment has filed an application to......
Australia Formally Recognises State of Palestine
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, becoming one of over 150 nations to do so. ......
Australia urged to step up ocean protection efforts
This week, scientists, business leaders, activists and over 60 world leaders are attending the United Nations ocean conference in France,......
Australia named responsible for breaching human rights of asylum seekers
Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Committee handed down two landmark decisions that ruled Australia breached international human rights......
International Day of Peace lecture to discuss ceasefire in Gaza
Brisbane will host a lecture on International Day of Peace, set by the United Nations. In its 13th edition, the......
UN finds Australian and WA Government in potential breach of racial discrimination convention
A UN committee has found the Australian and WA governments potentially breached racial discrimination conventions, over the handling of Aboriginal......
The UN Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council has demanded a resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal by the council’s......
Teachers boycott science forum over Lockheed Martin
The United Nations today observe the Day for Disarmament Awareness, promoting disarmament as a pathway for peace and understanding. In......
Australian leaders back ceasefire in Gaza crisis
A statement in support of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza has now been signed by 203 current and former Australian Members......
Tibetans rally in Canberra for human rights violations
Tibetans met with ministers in Canberra yesterday, for the 12th Tibet Lobby Day, organised by the Australia Tibet Council, to......