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Climate change demands a step up on human rights protection

Every time a student misses school because the river that she crosses is flooded or at risk of flooding, that student is denied the full enjoyment of this right.

Mark Dreyfus appointed as Australia’s new special envoy for international human rights

“Mark Dreyfus is one of the most accomplished and widely respected parliamentarians of recent decades.”

Baloch and Pashtun groups protest Pakistan’s ‘vile terrorism’, wish India on Independence Day

Baloch and Pashtun leaders have condemned Pakistan as a “terrorist state” and marked its independence day on 14 August as a “black day,” accusing Islamabad of decades of occupation, resource plunder, and human rights abuses.

Balochistan’s plight highlights the double standards of Australian politicians and activists on human rights

The region remains one of the most heavily militarized in Pakistan, with security forces routinely carrying out raids, abductions, and extrajudicial killings.

International students feel unwelcome, unheard, and exploited as ‘cash cows’: report reveals

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman noted that racism remains entrenched across universities, impacting students and staff in both overt and systemic ways.

Human Rights watchdogs and Western media’s silence on Hindu persecution in Bangladesh is diabolical

The stark contrast in demographic trends paints a troubling picture, one that is conspicuously ignored by global human rights watchdogs and Western media.

38-year-old man accused of alleged servitude and debt bondage in Adelaide

Victims were reportedly isolated from friends and family, with their communications closely supervised or restricted.

Unheard Voices and Resistance of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir

The enduring cultural and emotional bonds between J&K and POJK serve as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people who, despite decades of separation, remain united in their pursuit of a shared and prosperous destiny.

Giridharan Sivaraman appointed Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner

In his advocacy, Mr Sivaraman is also committed to the protection and promotion of the rights of First Nations peoples.

Human Rights and Press Freedom have lost credibility because of West’s double standards

UNESCO has mainly provided a platform through their WPFD to civil society (NGO) groups that are funded by Western agencies to shape the free speech agenda.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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