Indelible
This latest poem by Tessa Flemming delves into the unforgettable nature of trauma and is inspired by Dr Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony against Brett Kavanaugh.
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Taking the Road Less Travelled: a review of A Free Flame
A Free Flame: Australian Women Writers and Vocation in the Twentieth Century Ann-Marie Priest When a voice speaks from a burning bush, you do what it says. So I imagine, anyway – I’ve never heard a voice in a burning bush. Ruth Park probably never did either, but it was her way of conveying that […]
#MeToo and human rights language in the social media era
How a social media movement gave victims, activists and communities a language to voice their lived experience without the need for legalese.
Where do you draw the line? Reconsidering safety zones at Victorian abortion clinics
Zoya Patel reflects on the state of women’s reproductive rights in Victoria, where a new case regarding safe access zones is heading for the High Court.
Right Now x Zenith Collective – Part II: Fairy Tales
The conversation around human rights comes in all forms, in this six-part series we explore that conversation through the lens of film.
Tough love for Museums! The Guerrilla Girls continue to strike back
How much have things really changed in the art world? The Guerrilla Girls showcase a comparative port folio at the NGV.
A long way to come for women’s rights in Indonesia and Australia
When a widespread problem defies national borders, what can neighbouring nations do to fulfil the rights of their people?
Nong Shain Maw: Stone Breakers of the East Khasi Highlands
In the remote Indian state of Meghalaya, the Khasi people work in life-threatening conditions to survive, but their will for independence remains strong.
Stigma and choice: romantic life for the modern woman
Ariadna Relea and Mariona Guiu contemplate female identity, stigma and choice in modern society, through the lives of five women.
Privacy rights for sexual assault victims
In Australia, victims of sexual assault in family law proceedings are left with no privilege over their counselling records.
Black Lives Matter: a generation-defining movement rooted in love
Anika Basset reviews Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ memoir, When They Call You a Terrorist.
Blockchain can transform manufacturing supply chains
Blockchain, the technology underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, might be the key to transforming supply chain transparency – and could even help to end modern slavery in the process.