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Alarming setbacks in transitional justice on 50th anniversary of coup d’état, warn UN experts: Argentina
Human Rights Inquiry can and should lead to positive reform
A public inquiry into a NSW Human Rights Act
Call continues for Koala Protection Act (KPA)
Stupid rules: How red tape is making society less effective
UN Women Executive Director’s statement for International Women’s Day
UN Commission of Inquiry completes Syria mission in midst of regional clashes, encouraging respect for human rights: Syria
Education and age key predictors of support for democracy in Australia
No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls
UN experts call for de-escalation and accountability: Iran
Civil society coalition calls for leadership grounded in compassion, unity and respect
Solicitors welcome AUSTRAC assurances on AML/CTF
UN experts urge UK to ensure equal protection for all women and girls and all transgender people
UN expert calls for urgent action in Chad to combat impunity for trafficking in persons, especially children
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling shows American checks and balances are still at work
New Resilient Democracy Lab to counter democratic decline
Leading Human Rights Lawyer Jennifer Robinson To Speak At UOW
Pay Equity People’s Committee Does What Govt Refused To
UN expert: Ireland should mainstream human rights to protect environmental advances
Statement From Attorney-General 18 February
‘Promote justice, not disinformation’: Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives
If elected, Family First will move inquiry into underage forced marriages in NSW
Foreign Minister hosts Commonwealth Secretary General
UN experts call for robust human rights guarantees to ensure free, fair, and safe elections: Bangladesh
Türk calls on authorities to halt rapid closure of civic space: Burkina Faso
NSW Chief Justice a powerful voice for better court infrastructure
20 Persons and 3 entities listed under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 – Iran
Man arrested after threatening police at Christies Beach
‘Law of the Jungle’ Replacing Rules-based Order, Secretary-General Warns, as Speakers Push Security Council to Reform, Ensure Accountability
UN expert demands withdrawal of sanctions against ICC judges and prosecutors, calls for repeal of executive order: USA
UN expert urges Guatemala to end criminalisation and ensure 2026 judicial appointments are based on merit and integrity
Accountability and democracy cannot be built on violations of international law, warn UN experts: Venezuela
International Central Bankers on the Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026
Torture expert calls for judicial reconsideration of IPP sentences and mental health pathways: United Kingdom
Special Rapporteur: International human rights law must guide any future transition in Venezuela
30 Years after Signing of Historic Dayton Peace Accord, Security Council Stresses Unwavering Support for Bosnia and Herzegovina in Presidential Statement
UN experts condemn United States blockade and aggression against Venezuela
UN expert welcomes halt to divisive Belgrade project, urges Serbia to protect Generalštab complex
NSW opposition to re-introduce legislation to strengthen community safety and social cohesion
Statement By Gurmesh Singh – NSW Nationals’ Leader
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher convicted of sedition, in major blow to press freedom
Human rights, our everyday essentials
One year since regime change, more should be done to stop violations, achieve justice: Syria
Statement – Maurie Stack OAM
What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?
Türk concerned by constitutional amendments and immunity provisions: Pakistan
Extraordinary ASIO powers should not become permanent without further justification
Green Party Anti-Region, Anti-Jobs, Anti-Economy, Anti-Mining plan ‘laughable’