Human rights

Iraq’s new laws on child marriage will condemn generations of girls to a sub-human existence by allowing this tragedy.

Australia can’t shy away from this. The UN found children were arbitrarily detained in violation of international law, and should be compensated

The federal parliament has rushed through three immigration bills that, once again, strip people of rights, dignity and humanity.

The ASRC supports asylum seekers in Australia, fighting against mistreatment and harmful politics, while calling for action and compassionate refugee policies.

The Taliban’s newly enacted “vice and virtue” law imposes severe restrictions on women’s rights, including their freedom of speech, movement, and appearance, reversing decades of progress made in Afghanistan.

Meryl Streep has spoken out against the injustices women in Afghanistan are facing under the Taliban’s repressive regime. 

The Taliban’s new law silences Afghan women and intensifies gender apartheid, restricting their rights and education.

International bodies respond to Taliban’s new law banning women’s voices from being heard in public, and enforcing strict dress codes.

Kimia Yousofi, Fariba Hashimi and Yuldoz Hashimi are the the only female athletes representing Afghanistan at the Paris Games. 

Surrogacy can exploit women, but others may choose to be involved for altruistic reasons. A scholar points out that surrogacy’s ethical value is dependent upon the people and systems who use it.

The European Union’s top human rights prize has been awarded to Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked a historic women’s rights movement.