Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
New research indicates living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But it also hints at the enduring influence of culture.
Jacinta Walsh’s great grandmother navigated oppressive policies her entire life, and didn’t have a public voice. Now, however, through the family’s storytelling, she does.
A study of data from more than 5000 Indonesian women has found that marrying early – particularly by age 18 – leads to higher depression.
One year after the Taliban swept to power in Afghanistan, the promises they made to protect women’s and girls’ rights have proved false.
It’s time to ask our politicians the hard questions about what they intend to do to strengthen human rights protections if elected to government.
Girls and women experience climate change in unique ways. This includes being vulnerable to gender-based violence as climate change brings about forced migration, loss of housing and income.
The pandemic is likely to intensify the harmful effects of child marriage, increasing exposure to violence, and decreasing access to healthcare and support networks.
Relationships from friendships, business partnerships and even marriages continue to be forged at Monash. Read stories from fellow Monash alumni on how they 'met at Monash'.
The legal framework around the sexual assault gag law needs a comprehensive overhaul, not more amendments, to give victims their voice.
In developing and conflict-affected countries, support systems for children’s protection in times of the pandemic risk being overlooked.
Sharman Stone has worked to advance the rights of women for more than 20 years, in Parliament and as Ambassador for Women and Girls, but her work isn't finished yet.
We can all take action to help curb modern slavery. Find out the dos and don’ts when it comes to shrinking your slavery footprint in the latest episode of ‘What Happens Next?’.
Approximately 40 million people worldwide are enslaved in some way. And if you think your hands are clean, you’re wrong.
Friendships, marriages and business partnerships continue to be forged at Monash.
There are sneaky, under-the-radar home renovation remedies that could help solve our cities' housing crises.
The new law means large organisations will need to report annually on their efforts to address the risk of exploitation in their supply chains.
A better understanding of our deep emotional attachment to sacredness could help resolve deadlocks in long-running and seemingly intractable conflicts.
Slavery is happening today. How do we stop the exploitation of people globally?
Shining a light on the struggle POWs faced when they returned to Australia – and the impact on their wives.
Fairytales are increasingly being targeted for "inappropriate" messages, but these stories have always evolved, and talk of banning them is misguided.
... But Australia legalising marriage equality does not necessarily mean LGBTI people enjoy all of the same human rights as heterosexual people
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