Game Changers: From Minecraft to Misogyny
By Stephanie GriffinA discussion on the history of videogames, their role in contemporary society, and what equal representation and equal opportunity in the gaming industry looks like.
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Right Now’s Top 9 HRAFF 2017 Film Picks
By Rob Gilchrist, Athena Rogers, Samaya Borom, Anika Baset, Sam Ryan and Rachael ImamHuman Rights Arts & Film Festival 2017 presents an inspiring and insightful line up of stories that matter. We review our top 9 film picks from the program.
The Mind of the Islamic State
By Athena RogersAn accessible and vital account of how the extreme ideology of Salafi jihadism branched off from the peace and acceptance teachings of Islam.
Boundless plains to share – why we need a new narrative on refugees
By Hannah Macauley-GierhartAustralians once celebrated inclusion and mateship, but we have now collectively turned our backs on people seeking asylum.
Siren of the Little Mermaid
By Ramisa RayaRamisa Raya explores social perceptions of strength and weakness through her variation on the classic story a Little Mermaid.
Breaking the mould: taking a hammer to sexism in sport
By Heath ChamerskiSports journalist Angela Pippos discusses the changing face of women’s sport in her book Breaking the Mould: Taking a Hammer to Sexism in Sport.
Celebrating the strength of South East Australia’s First Nations peoples and cultures
By Anika BasetSovereignty, the exhibition, explores self-determination, colonisation, identity and resistance of Aboriginal Australia.
Dead quiet
By Joel LazarWho is left behind to pick up the pieces after a violent crime?
Right Now’s 2017 Melbourne Queer Film Festival picks
By Rachael Imam, Christie-Anna Ozorio and Pia WhiteWe’ve reviewed three documentaries from the upcoming Melbourne Queer Film Festival that highlight important human rights issues.
Crossing a line
By James Robertson-HirstJames Robertson-Hirst takes a journey across borders and wonders how much has really changed in this globalised world.
Sister Corita’s Summer of Love
By Heath ChamerskiSister Corita’s Summer of Love exhibition shares a message of love, peace and tolerance.
We all have a duty to the 15 year old girl on the bus
By Sarah MuldoonWould you step in to help a victim of sexual harassment?