United Nations
UN urges action to save pollinators this World Bee Day
Bee populations are in decline worldwide, prompting urgent calls for action as the world marks Bee Day. The United Nations......
Complaint lodged with UN over Australia’s “punitive” youth justice policies
Human rights lawyers and Aboriginal leaders are calling on the United Nations to urgently address Australia’s “punitive” youth criminal and......
Rights of children in detention ‘increasingly violated’
A report from Human Rights Watch has criticised the Australian criminal justice system for its treatment of children held in......
Renewed calls to refocus Harmony Week
Following last year’s calls to ditch Harmony Day – reverting it to the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, growing contention continues......
South Africa lodged case in The Hague
South Africa has lodged a case with the International Court of Justice against Israel, claiming the Middle Eastern country is......
Australia eager to host the next COP meeting
We’re more aware about the COP meetings organised by the United Nations, where world leaders discuss how to act on......
Nakba: nationwide rallies to mark 75 years of Palestinian resistance
This coming Monday, 15 May, sees the 75th anniversary of Palestine’s Nakba – the start of Palestinians’ continued violent disposession......
Harmony Day and whitewashing cultural narratives
This year, the Australian Government decided to extend Harmony Day to Harmony Week. However, across the world, 21 March......
UN research about African Australians needs and issues
The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent is visiting Australia to find out more about......
UN suspends visits of Australia’s prisons
The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has suspended a visit to Australia after being barred entry to......