human rights

Old Parramatta Jail, Parramatta, Australia.

Aboriginal women detainees are strip-searched at higher rates than non-Indigenous women. It's clear Australia needs to address racial discrimination in justice systems.

Health Minister Greg Hunt at a press conference

Everyone from human rights experts to famous cricketers are expressing their disgust at the federal government's India travel ban. Its legality depends on what laws you are looking at.

Gandhi statue on UNSW Library Lawn

Harvard professor and human rights advocate Martha Minow, in conversation with George Williams, explores how law, justice and forgiveness intersect. 

Two hands meet to gently cup a small plant

On the 20th anniversary of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, the former foundation director reflects on its first-ever project.

People dressed in corporate attire shaking hands.

UNSW celebrates the Centre’s successful engagement in key public law debates, human rights charters, technology and the law.

Parents argue while child covers ears

UNSW researchers seek workers helping people impacted by domestic and family violence for a study into how services are meeting community need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Madeline Gleeson

The senior research associate is recognised for her work on international human rights and refugee law.

Woman talking to man in a wheelchair

Human rights need to be protected during the coronavirus pandemic, leading academics say.

school kids

A special issue of the Human Rights Defender magazine examines the right to quality education in the face of climate change, forced migration and for Indigenous populations.

Women workers on the front-line are assets to our healthcare system. Image: Shutterstock.

The National Cabinet must protect women’s human rights in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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