Walking Borders: Arts activism for refugee rights
Arts activist Scotia Monkivitch devised a walked performance and installation to poetically engage the public in dialogue on border politics during the 2014 G20.
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Feeling Terror
Why do we turn some incidents of political violence into public spectacles of terrorism while obscuring others?
Climate Change and Human Rights Violations in Darfur
Climate change is traditionally viewed in isolation from matters of national security and human rights. But ecological factors can play a central role in heightening the risk of armed conflict.
Asylum Seekers Shrouded In Silence
“Their suffering is now my suffering.” Anne Hilton tells us what inspired her to walk from Sydney to Canberra for asylum seekers.
Seeking protection: LGBTI asylum seekers
The unique experiences of LGBTI asylum seekers are often overlooked by politicians and the media.
On Free Speech and Charlie Hebdo
The murders of Charlie Hebdo journalists was a horrific tragedy. But that does not mean the “right to offend” is a cause we should champion, writes Somayra Ismailjee.
RIGHT NOW’S NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE, GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS
In November, Right Now explored human rights issues from around the globe. Read our November issue here.
Why do many Australians feel alienated from the pro-refugee movement?
Ellen Hays considers why many Australians support harsh refugee policy, and explores possible ways the pro-refugee movement could improve public opinion.
The Syrian Factor and Why Australia Is Not Experiencing a Refugee Crisis
Jinane Ghazale shares the impressions of the Syrian refugee crisis that she received through her trip to Lebanon.
Foreign Fighters Bill: expanded counter-terrorism laws encroach on human rights
Confused as to what Australia’s new security laws mean for civil rights? Rhys Ryan explains why we should be concerned.
Boats of Diplomacy: Where to from here for Indonesia and Australia?
How will Joko Widodo react to Australia’s asylum seeker policies? Not lightly writes Sayomi Ariyawansa.
Decency to one group of refugees shouldn’t come at cost of brutalising others
The Australian Government has a long standing policy of not paying ransoms. Yet last week it demanded a hefty one for the release of over 100 children from immigration detention.