The Sanctioning of a Lawyer: Francesca Albanese and the Hierarchy of Human Rights
Francesca Albanese's book, When the world Sleeps, highlights the asymmetry in international human rights.
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June 21, 2026
The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Impunity: Francesca Albanese, The United Nations, And The Price Of Conscience
I. A Room Without Empathy On 30 October 2024, Francesca Albanese – UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories – stood before the General Assembly and said what those…
May 31, 2026
Seeking Justice and Accountability in Australia via the United Nations
Breaches of evidentiary practices demonstrate the racism and corruption within the AFP and ACT Government, opening avenues to the UN human rights forums.
February 3, 2026
Forgotten Lessons from the Nuremberg Trials
The lessons of Nuremberg are being forgotten as the world plunges into an age of self-indulgence.
November 11, 2025
Accountability / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Rule of Law / United Nations
Investigation, Prosecution and Universal Jurisdiction: The Legacy of Nuremberg
Individual responsibility and universal jurisdiction are the positive legacies of Nuremberg upon which justice must continue to stand.
June 12, 2025
The Moral Imperative of the Gaza Crisis: A Humanist, Talmudic and Islamic Ethical Perspective
A humanist view of the conflict in Gaza.
May 31, 2025
Potential War Crimes Committed by Israel in Gaza Since October 7, 2023
Attacks on Gaza conducted with impunity enable the ongoing breach of international law and human rights conventions.
May 28, 2025
Accountability / Domestic Law / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / International Law / United Nations
Do Not Go Gently into That Good Night: Humanity in Its Twilight Years
Humanity is grappling with its own impermanence, unwilling to surrender but uncertain of how to endure.
May 8, 2025
Accountability / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Legal, Moral and Political Analysis of Israel’s Blockade and the UN’s Response
Guterres' statements around the breach of human rights in Gaza highlight the injustice of the indiscriminate attacks of civilians.
April 11, 2025
Democracy / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Law / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law / United Nations
Lasting Echoes of the War on Terror: Consequences of Normalising Expanded Legislation on Constitutional Values
Legislative instruments expanded since 9/11 represent a vast creep of restrictions on liberty, privacy and due process
March 26, 2025
Corporate responsibility / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations
The Equality of Human Life: A Philosophical and Practical Examination
Every human life holds equal value, regardless of individual differences and is pivotal in ethical and legal frameworks.
March 24, 2025
Accountability / Culture / Discrimination / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / United Nations
Israel’s Actions in Gaza Cannot Be Justified on Either Military or Moral Grounds
The invasion of Gaza cannot be justified on military or moral grounds and is affront to international law.
March 23, 2025
Trump as Ally in the Context of the AUKUS Alliance: Developments and Historical Patterns
An unpopular alliance from the outset, AUKUS under Trump carries significant risk.
February 22, 2025
Bill of Rights / Culture / Domestic Law / Equality / Human Rights / International Law / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations
Human Dignity: A Multi-faceted Concept in Contemporary Discourse
Rights bloom for us all, Dignity stands tall – unbowed, Universal truth.by Bakchos Abstract Human dignity is a concept that has gained significant attention in various fields, including philosophy, law,…
February 15, 2025
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations / Xenophobia
The Complexities of Human Rights in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Dual Perspective
The Thread That Binds UsWe walk beneath the same wide sky, No matter where or how or why. Our hearts beat out a common tune, A melody under the sun…
February 12, 2025
Corruption / Education / Environment / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / International Law / United Nations
The Significance of Human Rights: A Review of the UN Declaration
The UN Declaration of Human Rights sets standards for the protection and advancement of people, but the reality is more challenged.
February 7, 2025
Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Human Rights / International Law / Mining / United Nations
Echoes Of Silence: Chevron’s Profits Amidst The Crisis In Gaza
Will we be remembered as passive observers, complicit in the silence that enables injustice?
December 1, 2024
Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / International Law / Respect / Shared humanity / United Nations
Arguments for Palestinian Sovereignty
The path toward a lasting and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will require courage, compromise and a commitment to peace transcending the historical grievances of both peoples.
October 9, 2024
Asia-Pacific / Assimilation / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Indonesia / Racism / Refugees / United Nations / West Papua
Treaties, lies and the Morning Star Flag
“The West Papuans have become the victims of Australia’s regional foreign policy arrangements that prop up the anti-refugee policies of Operation Sovereign Borders.” Ian Rintoul, Refugee Action Coalition. Fifty-two years…
December 1, 2013
Asia-Pacific / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Indonesia / International Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations / West Papua
West Papua – time we were #idlenomore
“We recognize international law …” Every country that is a member of the United Nations recognizes international law, Bob, at least as far as it serves their purposes. It seems…
March 6, 2013