International affairs – Page 3

The Australian media’s silence on Palestine is deafening.

Sarah Jacob in conversation with Randa Abdel-Fattah

Sarah Jacob speaks to Randa Abdel-Fattah about the Australian media’s reticence to talk about Palestine.

Citizenship Denied: Two Million in India Face an Uncertain Future

By Hannah Gordon and Elif Sekercioglu

India’s Hindu nationalist government has put in place two pieces of legislation that could lead to the biggest crisis of citizenship since World War II.

Managing the Calculus: the story of an activist, academic and President Obama’s adviser on human rights

By Amy Walters

How does one person make a difference? Samantha Power’s memoir shows how she balanced her activist nature with her work as presidential Cabinet official, along with the challenges she faced in developing her own idealism.

Australia should prioritise rights as Asia battles COVID-19

By Elaine Pearson

We need to persistently press abusive leaders to end violations.

COVID-19 and the unravelling of refugee protection

By Alison Francis

As nations turn inward in response to COVID-19, the institutions safeguarding refugees face an uncertain future.

Fires show the threat of climate change to our human rights

By Hugh de Kretser

The need to take urgent action on climate change is clear, for our environment, for our economy and for our human rights, Hugh de Kretser from the HRLC explains.

Returning to fear and terror: A view from inside Hong Kong

By Stephenie Lau

Stephenie Lau returns to her roots to witness the pro-democracy movement and to experience this defining moment in Hong Kong’s history.

Wild Sea: A History of the Southern Ocean

Angus Smith in conversation with Joy McCann

Joy McCann has travelled extensively in the Southern Ocean; from the icy shores of Antarctica to beaches teeming with life in South Georgia. There are many threats facing the Southern Ocean in the decade ahead but there is also a little bit of good news.