Australia acts against the spirit of New York refugee summits
By Max WaldenAustralia wasted its recent opportunity at the UN to be a leader in international cooperation for refugees.
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Silence around atrocity hard to believe
By Sam RyanHard to Believe is a film that seeks to bring global attention to a massive human rights issue being ignored the world over.
Delving beyond the politicised asylum seeker debate
By Samaya BoromMore to the Story expertly weaves together conversations with refugees with the historical and socio-political backdrops that have forced them to flee.
Right Now’s top 7 MIFF picks
With a raft of thought-provoking films and documentaries on offer at the 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival, we present our top social justice-focused picks.
What it means to be a refugee in Australia
By Samaya BoromPictures in my Heart is a collection of memories and hopes representative of the initial shared refugee experience.
On the frontlines of global crises
By Georgia KartasNine Million Lives presents real-life stories taking place in some of the most challenging circumstances imaginable.
A more humane Australian foreign policy
By Dennis AltmanAdvancing human rights protections should be a more central component of Australian foreign policy.
Australia needs to speak up on capital punishment
By Sophie LeaverAustralia needs to adopt an active, bipartisan approach that will contribute to the global abolition of capital punishment.
Domestic workers in diplomatic bind
By Heather MooreAbuse and labour exploitation is occurring in the households of diplomatic and consular officials in Australia.
Tales from the frontline of the refugee crisis
By Shaan AliA harrowing picture compelled Shaan Ali to help newly-arrived refugees in Europe.
Refugees in protracted transit in Indonesia
By Max WaldenAustralia’s decision to stop accepting refugees who are waiting in Indonesia undermines the chances of finding a regional solution.
Dreaming of Denmark
Roselina Press in conversation with Michael GraversenRoselina Press spoke to ‘Dreaming of Denmark’ director Michael Graversen at the 2016 Human Rights Arts Film Festival.