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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

Sheikh Hasina’s government is faced with the gravest threat to its existence in the face of sustained student agitation.

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Loneliness or inclusivity? India needs to choose

Both Indian law and society need to change to counter the current stigma felt by members of the queer community.

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Returning Home: Women’s life after ISIS

As governments ignore pleas from former female ISIS members to return home it undermines human rights and weakens international security.

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Malaysian women in a digital fight for rights

From individual voices to collective movements, Malaysian women are using online tools to challenge discrimination and fight for equality.

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How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

Malaysia’s move to amend citizenship laws marks progress for gender equality, but the non-retrospective nature raises concerns.

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In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties that seek to restore conservative gender hierarchies.

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Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate

Current refugee and human rights law principles still apply when climate change and disasters amplify the risk of displacement.

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Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

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In trying to curb migration, the EU risks a human rights issue

New policy has been brought in after EU asylum applications hit a seven-year high, but some warn it has ‘devastating implications’.

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Is it time for Australia to pass a national Human Rights Act?

Parliament has the power to enshrine human rights protections in federal law. Proposals are on the table.

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The heat is on — what can we do about it?

Combating extreme heat needs action across multiple fronts: governance, health, urban planning and embracing more sustainable lifestyles.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

Returning Home: Women’s life after ISIS

How Malaysian women are driving legislative change

In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate

Another year, another record number of refugees

In trying to curb migration, the EU risks a human rights issue

Is it time for Australia to pass a national Human Rights Act?

The heat is on — what can we do about it?

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