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UN expert urges more steps to promote inclusive governance, human rights and accountability: Somalia
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ACFID statement on United Nations General assembly vote on Friday 10th May: Granting United Nations Member status to Palestine
Age Discrimination Commissioner calls for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
The government wanted to avoid an inquiry into its deportation bill. Given the findings, it’s easy to see why
60% student discount announced for landmark national human rights event
2-for-1 tickets arrive right on time for all-star Vivid Sydney human rights show
Queensland Government Deaf to People of Faith
UN expert returns to Somalia on official visit
UN Human Rights Chief troubled by increasing crackdown on journalists: Russia
Coalition demands amendments to government’s deportation bill, as crucial High Court judgement set for Friday
Impunity for attacks on medical facilities and health workers must end, says UN expert
Women and girls bear the brunt of crisis ravaging Haiti, say UN experts
Apple’s 2024 Pride Collection shines light on LGBTQ+ communities
UN experts: Onslaught of violence against women and children in Gaza unacceptable
Maternal health: Nearly one in five children born in 2024 will enter the world without medical care, putting them and mothers at risk
City of Greater Bendigo recognised for social justice and gender equity work
NZ Police Acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards Winner
OECD updates AI Principles to stay abreast of rapid technological developments
The human rights record of the Dominican Republic to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Viet Nam’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Cambodia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN experts group to review 586 cases from 30 countries: Enforced disappearance
UN rights expert to assess impact of unilateral sanctions: China
Dr Juliet Lucy appointed as new Presidential Member of the ACAT
SUPPORT FOR THE GAZA SOLIDARITY ENCAMPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Eritrea’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN torture prevention body to revisit Mongolia
Slovakia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Child immigration detention must be prohibited following adoption of EU migration and asylum pact, UN experts say
Reforms promise better protection for Queensland’s sex workers
Michael Kirby and Jennifer Robinson to deliver joint keynote address at landmark human rights forum
Strengthening Australia’s approach to trade negotiations: final report published
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Australia’s approach to trade negotiations: final report published
UN experts call for strengthening democracy and reversing global erosion of human rights: Electoral year 2024
Statement by principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Crushing levels of violence, displacement fuel…
Human rights record of the Comoros to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN Human Rights Chief troubled by law enforcement actions against protesters at universities: United States of America
UN experts: Alarming rise in enforced disappearances ahead of Venezuela’s presidential poll
Independent UN panel to assess racial justice in the context of law enforcement during a nine-day, four-city visit: Italy
Lawyers welcome TLRI recommendation for laws to protect human rights in Tasmania
Australian Border Force commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture
Human rights laws recommended for Tasmania
Justice Minister updates UN on law & order plan
Tech-based sexual harassment at work is common, male-dominated and often intended to cause harm
North Macedonia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Victims of modern slavery must have remedy and reparation in ongoing lawsuits, UN experts say: Ecuador