The active investigations by robust institutions such as anti-corruption commissions will act as checks and balances on governmental power – and are key to a vibrant democracy.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency in South Korea is being tested following a ham-fisted martial law attempt and controversial policies, highlighting the resilience of South Korean democracy.
The region faces critical challenges in addressing inequalities shaped by migration, gender, and systemic injustice, but there is a way forward.
To combat femicide and gender-based violence in Indonesia, we must address entrenched gender inequality and harmful cultural norms.
One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
A United Nations report details the violence that women and girls in sport face around the world – including Australia.
With the media and legal bar set so high seven years after the global awakening of #MeToo, it’s an ongoing battle for female victim-survivors to provide bulletproof evidence in the contested spaces of “she said/he said”.
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.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
We need to move beyond whether cancel culture is good or bad, and understand in more nuanced terms what it means, especially given the political weaponising of it.
Existing research evidence suggests the hegemony of neoliberal measures within Australian welfare policy has resulted in higher, not lower, levels of social and economic injustice.
This week on Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, a live panel of experts in Australian politics and gender discuss the issues around gender equality and women's safety.
As the pandemic continues to threaten our mental health, a groundbreaking “living lab” is set to reimagine how we identify and treat problems.
The hidden costs of loneliness can devastate both individuals and society. Learn about its modern roots in a new episode of Monash University's podcast, 'What Happens Next?'.
Single Australian women over 60 are the most likely to live in poverty, earning less than $30,000 a year, and it's taking a heavy emotional toll, with mental distress on the rise.
We must take heed of what those with lived experiences are calling for in Australia’s policy commitment to end the national crisis of violence against women.
We can do more in pursuing a zero-waste strategy in relation to sought-after COVID-19 vaccines.
A new survey paints a picture of the lives of migrant women and refugees in Australia before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addiction and problematic drug use is mostly a result of social disadvantage and personal trauma.
While stories of human rights violations, and dire warnings about pandemics and an uncertain economic future seem unconnected, research reveals common roots in systemic inequality and discrimination in Australia.
While the pandemic has been a blow to women’s rights, new forms of engagement are opening avenues for women to make their voices heard.
The pandemic has had a marked impact on sexual and gender-based violence reporting in conflict zones.
A new research project is aiming to better understand the extent, nature and impact of rising tech-facilitated abuse.
In the shadow of the COVID-19 crisis, migrant workers in Malaysia are likely to be even more vulnerable to exploitative labour systems, and the law must keep up with the times.
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