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Online racism is significantly affecting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’

Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content

The Guardian - AU

NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say

Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in need

The Guardian - AU

UN Confirms Child Killed After Taliban Open Fire on Rare Women's Rights Rally

A child was killed in Herat, Afghanistan, as Taliban forces fired on protesters demanding the release of women arrested for hijab violations. The crackdown highlights ongoing repression under Taliban rule.

International Business Times UK

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Women held at much-denounced ICE detention camp sign on to hunger strike

Nearly 40 women detained at Delaney Hall join striking men and outline demands ‘rooted in basic human rights’

The Guardian - US

What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect

The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers

The Independent UK

TAS:Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP

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Isoc told to pay activists smeared online

The Court of Appeal has ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay 210,000 baht in compensation to two human rights defenders and remove online content that damaged their reputations, overturning part of a lower court ruling.

Bangkok Post

Referees, athletes, fans: how the US border crackdowns are tarnishing the World Cup

This was supposed to be the most spectacular FIFA men’s World Cup in history. There are more national teams (48), more host countries (three) and more matches (104) than ever before.

The Conversation

White House defends Cuba sanctions as UN warns of harm

An UN official says US sanctions are affecting the Cuban population's human rights.

AAP

HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally,…

France 24

‘Troubling’ Trump health deals with Africa jeopardise human rights, report says

Report from Human Rights Watch says countries should be ‘wary’ of US push for agreements with individual African nations

The Independent UK

Sentencing Palestine Action protesters as terrorists would be ‘constitutional threat’, says lawyer

Judge will decide whether four’s acts had link to terrorism, despite jury not convicting them of terrorism offence

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘missing in action’ as Iran war hits farmers around the world

Millions of smallholder farmers supplying the UK are being squeezed by climate change and the Iran war — while the government is over two months overdue on announcing supply chain oversight rules that would help them

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The Independent UK

Indonesian court finds 4 military members guilty of acid attack on activist, sends them to prison

An Indonesian military court has found four service members guilty over an acid attack on a prominent human rights activist and sentenced them with up to three years in prison

AAP

FED:'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted

Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Guardian - AU

Non-citizens held in indefinite detention in Australia could get millions of dollars in compensation after government’s high court loss

Human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’

AAP

FED:Proposed NDIS changes will 'regress from human rights'

Some disabled people could lose their rights to work and socialise under controversial changes to a national scheme, a probe has been told.

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Diverse Socceroos their own statement at World Cup

For veteran midfielder Jackson Irvine, the Socceroos and their diverse make-up are their own political statement this World Cup.

Reason

"Al Ghashiyah Testified That … as Head of the Family, He Has Decided that Islamic Law Is the Law that Applies to the Family"

Uh, no, says the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, refusing to set aside plaintiff’s brother’s will, in which the brother left nothing to the plaintiff.

The Conversation

The 2026 World Cup is around the corner, but where is FIFA’s child safeguarding policy?

On March 19, 2026, FIFA released its first comprehensive safeguarding policy, serving as a permanent, institutional and global framework. The policy is meant to outline a “duty of care,” through five operational pillars, including “safeguarding during competitions” and ensuring that children and adults can safely participate in the game in…

The Independent UK

Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy

Capital & Main

Ousted by the Trump Administration, U.S. Immigrants Remain Locked up in African Kingdom

Held indefinitely, immigrants imprisoned in Eswatini lack medical attention, food and clothing, according to complaint.

The Independent UK

Afghan protesters injured during demonstration against Taliban-imposed dress code for women

A crackdown by Afghan authorities on demonstrators in western Afghanistan has left at least three people injured, eyewitnesses say

Newsroom.co.nz

Is NZ taxation compatible with human rights?

Opinion from Victoria University: In a modern society, everyone needs some property and a certain amount of income to live a full life; we must then contribute to helping others flourish through paying tax in accordance with our ability to pay, writes Dr Jonathan Barrett.

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