“I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today. I would also like to pay my respects to Elders past, present and […]
Becoming a First Nations ally in an inclusive ‘new normal’ world
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Raising the price of war
ADAM TRIGGS This article was originally published 6 JULY 2020 on Inside Story. Publication here was done with the author’s permission and that of Inside Story. The original article can […]
The crisis behind closed doors: a look into the ‘shadow pandemic’
Although we are currently facing a public health crisis, COVID-19 has also caused a surge in intimate partner violence (IPV), negatively affecting our world’s pursuit of SDG #5: Gender Equality. […]
United Nations marks its 75th anniversary
On its 75th anniversary, SBS News looks at UN and its new definition in the modern world. Read More
Faysel’s Story: A home is wherever you feel safe, hopeful and secure
By the age of 15, I knew what it was like to have family responsibilities. Attending school was my last priority. I had to work in the mines and labour […]
Was there slavery in Australia? Yes. It shouldn’t even be up for debate
Thalia Anthony, University of Technology Sydney and Stephen Gray, Monash University. Prime Minister Scott Morrison asserted in a radio interview that “there was no slavery in Australia”. This is a […]
The Future We Want: Conversations with Young Indigenous Leaders
In National Reconciliation Week, the UNAA Young Professionals Queensland heard from inspiring speakers on Sat 30 May in our first online webinar. We were informed, inspired, and engaged by young […]
What our oceans can teach us in our world’s post-COVID recovery
Geography classes at school have likely taught you that there are five oceans on Earth. That said, if you grab a globe and try to determine where one ocean ends […]
Twinkle Twinkle Little War
THE ROLE OF CHILDREN IN PROLONGING VIOLENT CONFLICT By Mariel Verroya The Covid-19 lockdown allows us to reflect on the unfortunate realities that are happening in the world. We […]
Covid-19 and Gender-based Violence
The global response to COVID-19 has seen varying degrees of lockdown and enforced isolation laws put in place by governments everywhere. However, while stay-at-home measures are safe for some, others […]