Queering Gay Agendas
Australia’s evolving recognition of LGBTI human rights has been a cause of celebration but many queer justice issues still require our attention, writes Senthorun Raj.
Opinion – Page 33
“I’m not a feminist, but…”
Dr Michelle Smith explains the recent trend in Australia of women choosing to no longer identify as feminists.
Surrogacy: Whose Reproductive Liberty?
In international surrogacy arrangements, how can we protect the reproductive liberties of all parties involved? Kate Galloway explores.
The AnyikÖÖl Project
Sara Maher on the AnyikÖÖl Project, which tells the life stories of South Sudanese women.
What would genuine “evidence-based policy” look like in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Alison Vivian and Craig Longman discuss what effective Indigenous governance entails.
Unfair and Unhealthy
Dr Lesley Russell examines the Impact of the 2014-15 Budget on Indigenous Programs and Services.
Native Title in Australia – Commercial Rights and the ALRC Review
Dr Shelley Bielefeld discusses the ALRC’s review of native title and whether native title rights should include commercial rights for Indigenous peoples.
“University is Not Seen as a Black Space”
Dr Katelyn Barney on the need to create pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into Research Higher Degrees.
Offshore processing and the Australian Human Rights Commission – jurisdictional limitation or political convenience?
Ambiguity persists as to what extent our national human rights institution is permitted to carry out its functions abroad, argues Michael Simmons.
Still not “bringing them home”: Victorian Aboriginal children in care on the rise
Sayomi Ariyawansa reflects on the number of Victorian Aboriginal children who are currently in out-of-home or child-protection care, and evaluates the recent policy proposals intended to tackle this issue
Right Now’s August 2014 Issue, Education
In August, Right Now took an in-depth look at education and human rights. Read our education issue here.
Emerging from the cave
Like Plato’s prisoner in the cave, kids at school are often disengaged with the world around them. Claire Feain shares her experiences with equipping Australian youth with the tools to become active citizens so they can emerge out the cave with their eyes open.