Casual Sexism and Domestic Violence
The struggle against domestic violence in our society requires a deep cultural shift, explains Sarah George.
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Australia must show its support for safe schools
Children have a right to education, even during times of conflict. Tim Norton of Save the Children Australia explains why Australia needs to do its part to help protect schools in wartime.
Mental health and the legal profession
The dangers of stigmatising legal practitioners suffering from mental ill health are not confined to the practitioners themselves – they ripple out across the profession and the community at large, writes Dr Michelle Sharpe.
Fair Shipping and Seafarers’ Rights
Consumers in Australia are are increasingly aware of fair trade, but much lesser known is the idea of “fair shipping”. The seafarers that transport the goods we enjoy are a blind spot in consumer awareness, writes Big hART’s Yolande Norris.
ASEAN, Human Rights and the Stateless Rohingya
ASEAN must develop a stronger human rights framework to grapple with the Rohingya refugee crisis, writes Fia Walker.
Beyond Adaptation: Rights, Loss and Climate Change in the Torres Strait
Elaine Kelly discusses the impacts of climate change in Torres Strait, and the legal frameworks that assist one of Australia’s most vulnerable communities.
Women aren’t “double-dippers” – they want a fair and equitable workplace
Zoya Patel writes on the government’s recently announced cuts to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
Stateless in Kuwait
While societal silence strips away the rights of fellow individuals who are systemically rendered voiceless, individual courage can realise breakthroughs, writes Mubarak H.
Denial of the Armenian Genocide
A century ago, at least one and a half million people were massacred in the Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Young Turks. To this day, the Turkish government continues to deny what really happened.
Does the Human Species Have the Right to a Future?
Sam Ryan points out how the human species takes for granted the right to a future, instead of engaging with the very issues we are creating for the planet.
Australia and Europe: Failing the World’s Refugees
Now more than ever, Australia and Europe must enact policies that respect the right of asylum, says Dr Jeff Crisp, policy advisor to Refugees International.
The man who melded religion and science: the Church of Scientology
Right Now columnist Jessica Yu visits the Melbourne Church of Scientology as part of her monthly series on faith and human rights.