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IACHR and GHREN stress that human rights are the foundation of democracy, and democracy is the essential condition for free and fair elections: Nicaragua
Supporting LGBTIQA+ Victims Of Vilification
UN expert urges Malaysian Government to stop repatriation of Myanmar nationals, deplores Myanmar military’s latest airstrikes targeting civilians
Two-tier justice: seven years in court for protecting children, no consequences for “take up arms” rhetoric — Shelton
Women searchers for disappeared persons face brutal violence while world endeavours to recognise them, warn UN experts: Mexico
UN experts call for immediate release of lawyers Mazari-Hazir and Chattha: Pakistan
UN experts warn of racialised treatment in migration
Three Years from DRC: Restrictive practices must be eliminated
Disability discrimination law puts the burden on the people it should protect
Türk deplores deadly strikes at busy Rakhine market: Myanmar
Colombia – Türk welcomes landmark restorative justice steps involving former FARC leaders and army officers
Colombia landmark restorative justice steps
Human Rights Experts: US migration externalization scheme mires over 35 other states, triggering cascade of human rights violations including torture
“Horrifying” Ombudsman report exposes why there is no justification for Labor putting children through the adult prison system
Türk alarmed by civilian impact of hostilities, urges de-escalation: Ethiopia
UN Human Rights updates list of companies involved in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory
UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights to visit Zimbabwe
A century after the Slavery Convention, millions still await freedom
UN Women launches the Digital, Innovation and AI Hub dedicated exclusively to gender equality
Special Rapporteur on the right to housing to visit Ghana
New security policies must not deepen systemic racial discrimination, UN experts warn: Colombia
Türk decries deepening conflict and appalling impact on civilians: Yemen
“Horrifying” Ombudsman report exposes why there is no justification for Labor putting children through the adult prison system
20 years of the UNCRPD: What will it take to make rights real?
Remarks, Australia-Ukraine Meeting
ACT To Strengthen Hate Crime And Vilification Laws
UN expert: Move beyond managing toxic pollution after harm has occurred and focus on prevention
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
World Press Photo exhibition draws thousands to Ballarat
UQ researchers lead global push to make world’s most used material responsible
Wave of enforced disappearances and deaths in custody reveals repression at the heart of the State, say UN experts: Nicaragua
AI is advancing fast. Women are being left behind in the workforce and leadership
Supported Decision-Making for Adults with Disability and Older People
New WHO report calls for stronger ethics oversight of AI-related health research
For 27 years, empathy was Detective Narelle Fraser’s greatest investigative weapon. It nearly cost her everything
UN Commission concerned about human impact of Russia’s systematic targeting of energy infrastructure, militarisation of education, and recruitment of foreign nationals
Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change to visit Mozambique
UN expert dismayed by fresh misuse of disciplinary proceedings against Peruvian judge
Black moms and pregnant women forced out of their homes in metro Detroit face health and safety threats
UN experts: Pakistan must stop removals of Afghans at risk of torture and other serious human rights violations
Shocking sexual violence amid Russia’s full-scale attack of Ukraine
New brief highlights gaps and recommendations for improving violence data on women
‘Youth crime is falling across the board’ – Senate committee calls for national taskforce and minimum standards in youth justice
Speech from Minister McAllister, National Disability Summit – 18 September 2026
AI, big tech and human rights: UNSW leads debate on the way forward
Senate Youth Justice Inquiry Finds ‘reform Is Required’
Labor to wipeout Richmond public housing in massive handout to private property developers
Atrocity denial and perpetrator glorification undermining efforts to secure truth, justice and non-recurrence, warns UN expert

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