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.
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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.
Domestic and Family Violence in the LGBTIQ community
Greater awareness and resources are needed to address relationship violence in the LGBTIQ community, writes Troy Nankervis.
Age Discrimination in the Australian Workplace
To shed light on age discrimination, the Australian Human Rights Commission launched Willing to Work, a National Inquiry into employment discrimination against older Australians and Australians with a disability.
More than Marriage Equality
Marriage equality is important, but it would not be the end of “progress” for LGBTI rights in Australia, writes Senthorun Raj.
Protecting the Right to Privacy at the United Nations
Carly Nyst describes how the Snowden revelations have invigorated attempts by the public and international organisations to address increasing surveillance by State and corporate powers.
The Future of Access to Justice… Starts in Werribee?
Agatha Wierzbowski gives us a glimpse of the future through an innovative project spearheaded by Shorna Moore of the Wyndham Legal Service.
Of “Middle-Eastern Appearance”
How does it feel to seen as guilty of a crime even when you haven’t done anything wrong? Sydney student Omar Bensaidi writes about his experiences with racial profiling.
Superannuation: From privilege to right
Can the market be a vehicle for human rights? Aron Paul looks at how superannuation has been redefined over time from a privilege to a worker’s right.
We need to talk about multiculturalism in Australia
Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. But Zoya Patel asks, is cultural difference truly celebrated in our country?
Baltimore reveals Australia’s indifference to deaths in custody
The confounding number of Indigenous deaths in custody should be a cause for outrage. But compared to the blazing streets of Baltimore, Australia’s response to deaths in custody has been virtually non-existent.