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UN Special Rapporteur on Torture urges UK government to halt imminent extradition of Julian Assange
Concerns over violence against political parties and candidates ahead of Pakistan elections
Announcement: WHO meeting report released on mental health content that supports young people
Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation
Commission welcomes new Age Discrimination Commissioner
Appointment of Age Discrimination Commissioner
25 million people in dire humanitarian need, say UN experts: Sudan
UN expert alarmed by new emerging exploitative practices of online child sexual abuse
Tribute to Lowitja O’Donoghue
Appointment of Race Discrimination Commissioner
Commission welcomes new Race Discrimination Commissioner
Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
UN expert calls for more sustained reforms to prevent threats and killings of journalists and activists: Philippines
Taliban’s arbitrary arrests and detention of women and girls over dress code must end immediately, UN experts say: Afghanistan
UN Human Rights chief appalled by alleged summary executions in Mali
UN experts condemn killing and silencing of journalists: Gaza
Consumer engagement in mental health care
Equal-access model not the answer to encouraging legitimate discrimination claims
UN expert on the right to food to visit Venezuela
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee: We cannot abandon the people of Gaza
Joint statement by US Attorney-General Merrick B. Garland and Australia Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus
UN experts: Iraq must immediately stop mass, unannounced executions
Human rights situation worsens as military lashes out indiscriminately amid losses – Türk: Myanmar
16 Leading Humanitarian and Human Rights Organisations Call to Stop Arms Transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
Rosemary Kayess commences as Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Statement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice 26 January 2024
ICJ ruling must end Australian support for Israeli impunity and genocide
Joint Message by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization and Mr Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination
Down Under home is where heart is for new citizens
Australia joins other UN member states to criticise China’s Human Rights Abuses
16 Leading Humanitarian and Human Rights Organisations Call to Stop Arms Transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
Funding to foster global arts collaborations
Australia Day 2024 Ambassadors Announced
Little Amal to premiere at Adelaide Festival
OPINION: Australia used to be a human rights champion. What happened, what next?
School communities called on to identify the signs of forced marriage
Press Statement on Colombia following United Nations Security Council Colombia Session, January 2024
WHO releases AI ethics and governance guidance for large multi-modal models
UniSC launches ‘Inclusive Digital Design for Business’ course to foster accessibility and inclusion in the digital age
Statement from Golriz Ghahraman
Wealth of three richest Australians has doubled since 2020 as cost-of-living pressures for many continue to bite: Oxfam
Strategic Mastery Series: Elevating Delegates through Workshops in Artificial Intelligence and Diplomacy
Bangladesh parliamentary elections
Surge of community support for Australia to back South Africa genocide case against Israel
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Islamic Republic of Iran
Strengthening disability supports with inclusive and responsive legislation
Adopting Resolution 2721 (2023), Security Council Requests Secretary-General Appoint Special Envoy for Afghanistan
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2024

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