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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.

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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Refugees in transit flee one crisis for another

Rohingya who sought refuge in Bangladesh are boarding boats to Indonesia. But with a new destination comes new challenges.

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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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International law takes centre stage of global politics

From Gaza to Ukraine to the South China Sea, international law institutions such as the ICJ and ICC are in a new era of importance.

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Why ICC warrant against Netanyahu has baffled the West

A US politician allegedly said the ICC was ‘built for Africa and thugs like Putin’ and in a way they were right. That might now be finally changing.

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Gaza war no failure of international law

Action from the world’s top courts against Israel and Hamas leaders proves we are in a new age of increased relevance for international law.

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Focus on declaring war criminals can leave victims behind

The journey to justice in the international criminal court is long and complex, and the appeal to blame individuals can overlook victims’ diverse needs.

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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 ICC is no place to play politics

Reaction to the ICC’s potential arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders focus too much on the accused and not enough on what they’re accused of.

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Gaza sit-in reactions show limits of right to protest

Pressure to close down the pro-Palestine encampments reminds us again that the limits of the right to protest are contested.

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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?

Expanding refugee protection for a changing climate

Refugees in transit flee one crisis for another

Another year, another record number of refugees

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

International law takes centre stage of global politics

Why ICC warrant against Netanyahu has baffled the West

Gaza war no failure of international law

Focus on declaring war criminals can leave victims behind

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

The ICC is no place to play politics

Gaza sit-in reactions show limits of right to protest

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