A long way to come for women’s rights in Indonesia and Australia
By Jack BrittonWhen a widespread problem defies national borders, what can neighbouring nations do to fulfil the rights of their people?
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Nong Shain Maw: Stone Breakers of the East Khasi Highlands
By Ali MCIn the remote Indian state of Meghalaya, the Khasi people work in life-threatening conditions to survive, but their will for independence remains strong.
Stigma and choice: romantic life for the modern woman
By Stephanie GriffinAriadna Relea and Mariona Guiu contemplate female identity, stigma and choice in modern society, through the lives of five women.
Privacy rights for sexual assault victims
By Julie ZhouIn Australia, victims of sexual assault in family law proceedings are left with no privilege over their counselling records.
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.
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.