“Australian” Identity and Dual Citizenship
Reconciling multiple identities does not mean immigrants must relinquish their cultural heritage.
Tag Archives: human rights – Page 16
The workplace: where mental illness stigma thrives
The workplace is a breeding ground for mental illness stigma, writes Sam Ryan.
Right Now’s September 2014 Issue, Indigenous Rights
In September, Right Now published a host of articles on Indigenous rights in Australia. Read the full issue here.
Riding the Wave of Asperger’s Syndrome
Gail Watts shares her insight and her son’s story on living with Asperger’s Syndrome – fighting for a fair chance at education and against negative stereotypes.
Extreme Multiculturalism: The Root of Evil?
Is “extreme multiculturalism” leading to cultural relativism and terrorism? Sayomi Ariyawansa critiques Kevin Donnelley’s theory.
The revolving door of juvenile justice
Does the court system reinforce criminal identity on children? Helen Cooper discusses rehabilitation and the revolving juvenile justice system.
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.
Unfair and Unhealthy
Dr Lesley Russell examines the Impact of the 2014-15 Budget on Indigenous Programs and Services.
“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.