In assessing Scott Morrison’s prime ministership, several factors need to be taken into account. On many of them, his record is poor.
The United Nations predicts 340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030, but we can change this.
2023 was a watershed year for women’s reproductive rights in Australia, but the cost of contraception and abortion services remains too high.
In the aftermath of a disappointing Voice referendum, Indigenous politicians are looking to the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a potential way forward.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms have been dealt a massive blow, with the Supreme Court effectively expanding its authority to oversee legislation, including basic laws.
From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts.
COP28 will include the first dedicated “Health Day”. It’s due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.
A new teaching program is aiming to develop the responsible decision-makers of tomorrow, ready to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges.
As we wait for global leaders to convene and chart the future course for the world’s population of eight billion, we can take proactive steps to protect health from climate change through multifaceted and sustained efforts that transcend the confines of net zero.
A new United Nations report, informed by Monash academic Bebe Loff’s research, offers a practical and evidence-based roadmap for preventing and helping eradicate femicides worldwide.
You’ve likely heard about the annual Conference of the Parties, but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?
Displaced youths face several barriers to accessing quality learning opportunities, exacerbated by distance, crowding, and limited capacity.
In an Australian first, a third-year undergraduate unit in Monash Arts has been partnered with New York-based Scholars At Risk in real-world advocacy projects for imprisoned academics.
The surprising frequency of bees on coins through history shows the enduring importance to human societies of our buzzing companions.
Struggling with climate anxiety? You’re not alone. Experts unpack this unprecedented and growing mental health crisis.
We can tap into both First Nations and Western leadership concepts to create the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.
The world’s refugee population is disproportionately affected by mental health disorders, but access to help and resources is often limited or non-existent.
New research shows Indigenous women experiencing intimate partner violence had engaged with police to help them. However, many didn’t receive the support that potentially could have saved their lives.
From New York to Tokyo, Melbourne to Venice – honeybee hives have revealed the unique genetic signatures of cities, even providing insights into human health.
Truth-telling may have spoiled the enjoyment of the royal event for some, but could also be received as an opportunity for learning, and coming together.
Human rights legislation is a normal part of living in a modern democratic country, but Australia still doesn’t have a legal framework that supports everyone living here.
Universities are well-positioned to demonstrate crucial leadership in the global race towards net zero. Here’s how.
The rights of trans people have become a highly divisive political issue in the US and UK. Recent events underline how we must be proactive in ensuring Australia doesn’t mirror their transphobic environments.
More needs to be done to raise public awareness about e-waste management and proper disposal protocols in Malaysia, particularly for household e-waste.
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