Afghanistan’s hidden suffering under tightening Taliban rule
Since the collapse of the Afghanistan democratic government in August 2021, the land-locked nation has slowly…
human rights
NGO coalitions call for action on Australian human rights ahead of UN ...
Australia’s human rights record is ‘backsliding,’ - that’s according to a report by a coalition of…
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan.…
Justice groups urge government to address modern slavery in Indo-Pacific
In the wake of the Albanese Government's landslide election win, international justice groups are urging the…
Complaint lodged with UN over Australia’s “punitive” youth justice pol...
Human rights lawyers and Aboriginal leaders are calling on the United Nations to urgently address Australia’s…
Possible Civil Division in Philippines
Last week former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on a warrant issued by the International…
UNICEF Young Ambassadors 2025
It’s incredibly challenging to have your voice heard on big issues that affect you - especially…
Bark Petitions and the Lineage of Indigenous Recognition
In 1963 four bark petitions were signed by representatives of the Yolngu people of Yirrkala that…
Trump’s immigration crackdown
Donald Trump's executive order of a deportation plan of undocumented immigrants in the United States has…
How does Australia mark this International Animal Rights Day?
It has been 26 years since the rights of animals have been recognised across Australia and beyond.…
Activist shares story on experience with FGM and empowering human rights
Content warning - distressing themes This week, The Wire covered the Federal government appointed eight Ambassadors…
We Were Dangerous with Director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Playing as part of the 71st Sydney Film Festival, We Were Dangerous, is a funny yet…