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Women Held In Immigration Detention Centres Designed for Men

The Australian Human Right’s Commission have just released an inspection report called “Not Just An After Thought,” looking at the quality of Women’s Immigration Detention Centres around Australia and the lived experiences of women in these facilities. The report highlights improvements needed for the detention centres and includes recommendations for the federal government to act …

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Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform

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A landmark report from Australia’s Human Rights Commission reflects long-standing calls for youth and child justice reform across Australia, urging federal, state and territory governments to renew their approach…   The report called ‘Help Way Earlier’ was produced by Australia’s National Commissioner Anne Hollands, and made recommendations on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children.   It …

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Casteism recognised as racial discrimination in Australia – but how to fight it?

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Last month was Dalit History Month, marking the struggles for justice of Dalits – a group that is severely oppressed by the caste system, which traces back to Hindu scriptures. The month marks the birthdays of Dalit icons Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, and literary leader and anti-caste reformer Jyotirao Phule. Both led the fight to abolish …

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