DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Asia

Hong Kong: Mass sentencing of opposition figures highlights dire state of justice system

21 November 2024 | 8:47 am

Responding to the jail sentences of up to 10 years handed to 45 Hong Kong opposition figures...

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Human rights Europe

Russia: Shameful veto of Security Council resolution on Sudan leaves millions of civilians at continued risk

20 November 2024 | 10:39 am

Reacting to Russia’s veto of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on 18 November demanding an...

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Human rights Australia

5 inclusive language tips you need to know about

19 November 2024 | 11:49 am

Inclusive language is language free from words, phrases or tones that reflect prejudiced,...

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Human Rights Act Australia

A Human Rights Act: addressing Australia’s housing crisis

18 November 2024 | 2:24 pm

Australia is facing a severe housing crisis. Pensioners are living in their cars; single parents...

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Human rights Europe

Ukraine: Russian strikes amounting to war crimes continue to kill and injure children

18 November 2024 | 11:53 am

An Amnesty International statement today highlighted the ongoing plight of children in Ukraine, who...

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Human Rights Act Australia

Senate Committee’s failure to support the right to housing affirms urgent need for a federal Human Rights Act

15 November 2024 | 5:44 pm

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has today failed to ensure Australians’ human right to...

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