Involuntary Sterilisation of Marginalised Women
By Ronli SifrisForced sterilisation is the State’s way of discriminating against and controlling the fertility of the most vulnerable the world over; namely, marginalised women.
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The right to be a parent – regulating surrogacy in Australia
By Stephen PageHow is the right to be a parent affected by sexuality? Stephen Page discusses the legal challenges faced by LBGT intended parents.
Out of Nowhere
By Mary ChydirotisFlash fiction by Mary Chydirotis.
Wunderkammer exhibition subverts traditional human-animal perceptions
By Mabel KwongArtist and children author Rod McRae’s latest exhibition forces viewers to confront the ethics of animal treatment, writes Mabel Kwong.
Regional Inequality in Access to Mental Health Services
By Rebecca TidswellPatients in remote and rural areas face grave inequalities in access to healthcare. Rebecca Tidswell outlines how the current framework is particularly ill-equipped to address the specific and complex demands of mental health issues.
No Right to Health Without a Right to Abortion
By Jenny EjlakAccess to safe and legal abortions is difficult in many parts of the world. Jenny Ejlak explains the new phenomenon of “personhood” laws, for which Australia is a potential battleground.
It’s Time to Modernise Australia’s Birth Registration System
By Paula Gerber and Melissa CastanYou may not know that many births still go unregistered in Australia today. Paula Gerber and Melissa Castan from the Castan Centre say Australia is long overdue for an upgrade.
The right to be old
By Melanie JoostenIf living longer is about staying young, are we denying ourselves the right to be old?
Climate Change and Human Rights Violations in Darfur
By Siamak Sam LoniClimate change is traditionally viewed in isolation from matters of national security and human rights. But ecological factors can play a central role in heightening the risk of armed conflict.
The Normality Beyond a Disability
By Maya BoromBorn with multiple deformities, Robert Hoge’s life story, documented in his memoir Ugly, is anything but, writes Maya Borom.
Filling the Jar: Helping Children Heal From Family Violence
By Danielle BinksThe Empty Jar is not just a children’s book. It’s a therapeutic resource for children who experience family violence.
Surrogacy: Whose Reproductive Liberty?
By Kate GallowayIn international surrogacy arrangements, how can we protect the reproductive liberties of all parties involved? Kate Galloway explores.