Everyone’s Business: Human rights
Human-rights is everyone's business and even the most marginalised can speak up for others who are similarly abused.
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October 16, 2026
ACT Government / Discrimination/Racism / Former Commissioner / Government / International Law / Rule of Law
State Power, Intersectional Identity and the Lie of Equality Before the Law
Assuring equality under the law requires the persistent effort of people and institutions to deliver on the promise, a matter at which Australia is failing.
April 19, 2026
Scapegoating from Medieval Witches to Flavour of the Month Othering
Modern hostility toward marginalised groups, whether based upon religion, colour or creed, mimic historical witch hunts.
January 16, 2026
Celebrating Jewish Contributions to Humanity – A Legacy of Innovation and Insight
Humanity's progress depends on the varied perspectives generated by diversity, supported by systems that encourage and protect the exploration of ideas.
January 13, 2026
Nostra Aetate and the Reconfiguration of Catholic Relations with Judaism and World Religions
A seminal work in the aftermath of world War II and the Holocaust, Nostra Aetate introduced a more inclusive view of other religions, including Judaism.
December 28, 2025
From the Sands of Bondi: A Cry Against the Poison of Hate
Bondi has always been a place of light for me – the sea’s steady breath, the gulls’ persistent cries, the slow, consoling rhythm of waves that has read people in…
December 14, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Racism / Xenophobia
Critical Examination of Jillian Segal’s Antisemitism Recommendations
Addressing antisemitism would be most effectively addressed by leveraging existing laws so as to avoid alienation of other groups.
July 23, 2025
Holocaust Denialism: Examining the History and Refuting the Lies
Extensive records and tangible artefacts provide incontrovertible truth for the Holocaust.
July 19, 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
The Banality of Evil and the Absurd: Mauthausen-Gusen, MAGA, QAnon and Modern Conspiracy Movements Through Albert Camus’s Existentialist Philosophy
Mauthausen-Gusen serves as a reminder of the banality of evil, where thoughtless obedience facilitated genocide.
May 3, 2025
Accountability / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Justice / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
The Pillars of Democracy: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of Law
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
April 12, 2025
The Clash of Perspectives: Julius Stone, Jewish Identity and the Zionist Imperative
Following the Holocaust, Julius Stone viewed the conception of Israel a practical necessity to prevent threat to the existence of the Jewish people.
March 17, 2025
A Life of Duty, Identity, and Controversy: The Story of Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs serves as a model for the integration of identity in public service, where the future of the world are paramount.
March 16, 2025
The Difference Between Zionism and Judaism: Ideology versus Faith
Resolving the Isreal-Palestine conflict requires understanding all sides of the matter, including the difference between Zionism and Judaism.
March 5, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Refugee Policy
The Australian Jewish Association and Peter Dutton: Provoking Division
Peter Dutton exploits emotive, divisive tropes regarding immigration and race, with the current antisemitism debate being the latest grist for his mill.
February 26, 2025
Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Religion / Shared humanity / Uncategorized / Xenophobia
The Importance of Israel’s Existence: Historical Roots and Modern-Day Antisemitism
Centuries of persecution underscore the necessity for a safe haven for Jews that also acknowledges Palestinians through a two-state solution.
January 16, 2025
Adass Israel Synagogue: Consequences and Reactions rippling from Ripponlea
Are our politicians genuinely interested in fostering unity?
December 11, 2024
Image courtesy Yad Vashem.
Asia-Pacific / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Genocide / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Rule of Law / Sexism / Shared humanity / West Papua
Kristallnacht: Why human rights is everyone’s business
Image courtesy Yad Vashem. Tell me who you are, what you stand for what you meanTell me what the lines and whirls upon your hand do meanShow me plain the…
September 9, 2012