Sexual deepfake abuse silences women, causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent. A global approach is vital if society truly wants to address the problem.
South Africa has alleged Israel is responsible for committing acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but a decision will almost certainly take years.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
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.
As Meta has historically failed its users on issues of moderation, it’s important to demand clear solutions, more responsibility and accountability from the company before the metaverse is embedded in our everyday lives.
The global trade in arms is worth more than two trillion dollars. A UN conference aims to bring more oversight to this deadly industry.
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.
There are about 50 sexual assaults in Australian aged care homes every week, but staff are expected to assess the severity and impact of incidents without training.
The experts uncover some of the policies and initiatives needed for change, and the role of localised actions as part of the solution.
“Stranger danger” now lurks less in the streets, and more in adult dating apps, gaming sites and consoles, and social media.
Since 1991, the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system has increased. There are three areas of reform that could start addressing the problem.
While Australians demand change, the silence from Canberra on violence against women and gender inequality is a national shame.
Royal commissions can deliver valuable outcomes to society through classic influence strategies.
Companies are facing increased scrutiny over modern slavery, but where do we stand on human trafficking?
The COVID-19 crisis further reinforces the urgent need to repatriate children of foreign fighters from conflict-ridden regions.
Are you unknowingly sustaining slavery? Students from Monash University’s Modern Slavery Law Clinic discuss moving from complacency to activism.
We can’t talk about youth crime without taking into account childhood adversity.
It's World Children's Day, yet in Australia's criminal justice system they are still being silenced and denied their rights.
Drawing on her financial expertise, Kimberley Cole seeks to ruin the economics of the modern slave trade.
The Monash Law Clinics help thousands of vulnerable people access justice but they only exist by virtue of generous bequests.
A new toolkit aims to give women living with disability an avenue to tackle abuse, and to support them to escape community and at-home violence.
Monash is recognised for the strength of its gender scholarship, health and legal research, education, industry engagement and commitment to social justice.
Regulatory failure in gambling runs deep, and is a major political problem.
A genuine partnership needs to be established between the government and Aboriginal people to get Closing the Gap targets back on track.
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