The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights has pointed out by reference to this Article that the distinction between ICESCR and ICCPR rights is not as sharp as may often be supposed. In ...

In a joint op-ed, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay contend that the proposed ban on social media access for Australians under 16 merely ...

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, delivered a powerful statement last week raising the urgency of the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “The war in Gaza must end. Clear ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission is undertaking a groundbreaking project into the prevalence, nature, and impact of racism at universities. The Australian Human Rights Commission is leading a ...

Laura Tingle's comments at the Sydney Writer's Festival last weekend - that Australia is a racist country - have triggered a fierce backlash, ranging from outraged calls for the ABC to be defunded to ...

Human Rights Medal - William Tilmouth (NT): For dedicating his life to reform, justice, opportunity and self-determination for First Peoples. William has led numerous community organisations and is ...

Coinciding with Press Freedom Day, Media Diversity Australia have launched an Australian-first report unpacking the online abuse of diverse journalists which is a key step toward identifying, ...

A guide to respectful language when talking to and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Using respectful and inclusive language and terminology is an essential ...

A child safe organisation puts the best interests of children and young people first to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Organisations such as local sports clubs, schools or youth centres give ...

This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients told us they feel dismissed, spoken over, or treated as 'just a number'. These attitudes can lead ...

Older Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report by the Australian Human Rights ...

The Commission's national Racism. It Stops With Me campaign has been inspiring action against racism since 2012. It calls on more Australians to reflect on racism and take action to address it. The ...