The suffering of the asylum seeker
Formed out a collaborative process, a series of shorts films produced by a group of community-based asylum seekers challenges perceptions of the refugee experience in Australia.
Interview – Page 6
A compassionate practice
Jessica Yu speaks to Jarni about meditation, social justice, and why people think Buddhism is “cool”.
Wrong and inherently cruel punishment
Elaine Pearson, the Australia Director of Human Rights Watch, speaks to Right Now about the death penalty in the Asia-Pacific, and whether Australia’s strategy of quiet diplomacy is truly effective.
We want to fully represent ourselves
Leona Hameed speaks with Ramesh Fernandez, the founder and CEO of RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex- Detainees.
Yasukichi Murakami – Through a Distant Lens
Right Now’s Kevin Bathman interviews Japanese-Australian photographer and writer Mayu Kanamori on the making of “Yasukichi Murakami – Through a Distant Lens.”
Stories of Modern-day Slavery
Photographer Ian Flanders documents sexual slavery in Phnom Penh with his project, “By the River.”
Silent conversation
By channeling his own experiences into his work, multidisciplinary artist Sha Sarwari draws attention to the untold narratives of asylum seekers and invites the public to engage in conversations on this topic.
The text is a living text
Jessica Yu speaks to Amena about her faith, mercy, and the representation of Muslim women in the media.
Love Makes A Way
Kat Phyn sits down with the original founders of the Christian protest group that has become well known for its unconventional tactics in a fight for the rights of asylum seekers.
My projects demand me to be human
Documentary photographer Conor Ashleigh is running a series of creative storytelling workshops for Sydney migrant youth called “Seeing Summer.”
Nowhere Line
Samira Farah speaks to Lukas Schrank about his new short film Nowhere Line which addresses the challenging and contentious subject of mandatory detention.
Practical Sociopathy Kit
Madeleine Dore interviews artist Bernie Slater who combines text, political commentary, humour, and dynamic visuals to convey strong messages aimed to incite social change.