Black Lives Matter: a generation-defining movement rooted in love
By Anika BasetAnika Basset reviews Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ memoir, When They Call You a Terrorist.
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Blockchain can transform manufacturing supply chains
By Isobel RechterBlockchain, the technology underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, might be the key to transforming supply chain transparency – and could even help to end modern slavery in the process.
Right Now’s HRAFF 2018 film picks
By Anika Baset, Samaya Borom, Stephanie Griffin and Rachael ImamThe Human Rights Arts & Film Festival inspires and engages audiences with an exciting 2018 program. We review our top film picks.
Right Now’s WINDA Film Festival 2017 highlights
By Rachael Imam and Stephanie GriffinIndigenous voices from across the globe hit Sydney’s screens in the 2017 WINDA Film Festival. We review two films from the program that will make you think.
Beyond Veiled Clichés: The Real Lives of Arab Women
By Athena RogersAmal Awad’s book, Beyond Veiled Clichés, invites the wider community to listen to, and connect with, the voices of Arab women.
Not-so-model minority
By Vanessa HeadRacism, bullying and dangerous fetishisation. Vanessa Head shares a personal account of growing up Asian in Australia.
Friday Ghost
By Kelly WalkerWriter Kelly Walker draws insight from Stanford student Emily Doe and her 2015 encounter with Brock Turner.
Would Peter Dutton pass his own citizenship test?
By Asher HirschIn a new bill proposed to parliament, Dutton could play judge, jury and executioner in citizenship matters.
Women’s AFL — it’s more than just a game
By Dr Kellie SandersThe inaugural season of AFLW drew huge crowds and lots of media attention, but just how far did the media advance our stereotyped ideas about gender in sports?
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.
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.