Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs reflects on the Universal Periodic Review process and how it can be utilised to better promote the realisation of human rights in Australia.
The project, led by Dr Pichamon Yeophantong, examines how the forces of economic modernisation and regional integration work to transform Asia’s geopolitical landscape, and creates ecological and social challenges.
AJHR student editor, Katerina Jovanovska, argues against the plebiscite on same sex marriage in her article for The Student Voice - and that public opinion should not determine whether to recognise rights that are fundamental and so closely linked to issues of dignity. Read more...
In light of the increased frequency and severity of disasters occurring as a result of climate change, there is a clear need for better coordination and regional co-operation in emergency response, preparedness and prevention.
The workshop addressed many issues - legal aid, social security and criminal law, legal services and access to justice, and the position of disadvantaged people before the law - and critically considered the extent of progress, or otherwise, made to date in each of these fields.
The articles in this issue demonstrate the pervasive economic and social disadvantage suffered by women around the world. They also highlight the opportunity for change by ensuring that human rights focus on gender equality.
AHRCentre project director and ACDL Chairperson Rosemary Kayess: “We are pleased that key disability recommendations were made by numerous HRC member States.”
AHRCentre project director Rosemary Kayess is in Geneva as part of the Australian Joint NGO Delegation for Australia's 2nd Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.
The 26 week fellowship is designed to enable a UNSW Law graduate law student to undertake the clinical component of the College of Law Practical Training Course Professional Program. The student will primarily prepare reports on applications for aid that raise significant public interest or human rights issues.
In this day and age it is shameful that abortion is yet to be decriminalised. A woman’s control over her body and reproduction is a basic human right writes Human Rights Defender intern Michaela Vaughan for The Student Voice. Read more...
