The Human Face of Refugee Policy
Refugees are the most vulnerable class of people in the world. Besmellah Rezaee, a former refugee fleeing persecution in Afghanistan, argues for a more compassionate asylum seeker policy.
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Protecting the young in a new nation: Youth in Timor Leste
Despite its large youth population, Timor Leste’s legal protection mechanisms for children need development.
HAVING IT BOTH WAYS: AUSTRALIA’S CONFLICTED POSITION IN THE TIMOR SEA
Sarita Ryan explains the Timorese struggle for self-determination, and Australia’s struggle to balance its economic self-interests and cooperative international relationships.
Conscience Vote: the human rights records of Indonesia’s presidential candidates
These elections are one to watch – with a definite change in presidential leadership, the country of 240 million people is seeking unity through politicians the masses can trust, writes Melissa Reid.
Walking Together: Australia’s Chequered History in Timor-Leste
Leona Hameed chats to Charlie Scheiner from La’o Hamutuk about Australia’s less than stellar record in Timor-Leste, and the current focus on security over fundamental human needs.
3D printing: a technological utopia?
In this late addition to Right Now’s February edition, Technology and Human Rights, Isabella Royce sets out (in three dimensions) everything you ever needed to know about rights and 3D printing.
Asylum seekers: fear and uncertainty in Timor-Leste
Sharna Jade Bremner explains the plight of asylum seekers in Timor-Leste, the theoretical legal protections and the fear and intimidation they face in practice.
Bugged: Espionage in East Timor
Did Australia spy on East Timor to obtain a financial advantage in an essentially commercial negotiation with one of the poorest countries in the world? And if so – is that okay? Sayomi Ariyawansa finds out.
Cutting the Gordian Knot – solving the East Timor v Australia dispute
ASIO raids, the International Court of Justice and disputed oil: Dr Clinton Fernandes explains the background to the two ongoing legal disputes between Australia and East Timor.
After Democracy: Victoria’s new anti-protest laws
James Muldoon explains the wide discretionary powers Victoria’s new anti-protest law provide police to “move on” political dissent, trade unionism, and home
Does government spying violate human rights law?
Asher Hirsch on surveillance and human rights.
Timor’s Oil
The final piece in Timor’s struggle for independence remains elusive thanks to Australia’s bullying and greed when it comes to oil and gas, writes the Timor Sea Justice Campaign’s Tom Clarke.