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Edward Santow 2 min.
Tonight, we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. On this ‘Night of Broken Glass’, Nazi ideology moved from the abstract to the physically violent. This evening serves as a warning to us all, and a shocking reminder of why we should focus on our shared humanity.
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Rosalind Croucher Nob 3
And before hate speech it is casual racism
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Rosalind Croucher Okt 31
This adds another dimension in how to achieve comprehensive human rights protection in Australia
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AusHumanRights Okt 29
There is only one course of action that can be taken given the seriousness and extent of the mental health issues being faced by the children on . The children should be transferred to Australia with their families without delay, says
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Edward Santow Okt 29
An interesting take on tech and human rights in Australia
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Edward Santow Okt 28
Looking forward to chairing this morning's stellar panel on 'automating inequality' at . Speakers include world-renowned US Prof , as well as engaging experts , and Ian Law.
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Edward Santow Okt 27
New facial recognition tech at Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport now means Chinese identity card holders can check-in in just 90 seconds. But "increased convenience may come at a cost in a country with few rules on how the government can use biometric data."
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AusHumanRights Okt 26
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Edward Santow Okt 26
Protecting children from harm must always be our first priority. The medical evidence is clear that asylum seeker children face profound, negative impacts on Nauru. These children & their families should urgently be transferred to Aust for treatment & care.
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Edward Santow Okt 25
Today is Intersex Awareness Day. Intersex rights are human rights. Lots of people are still learning about what it means to be born with variations in sex characteristics. More info on the Intersex Project, focusing on the medical context:
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Edward Santow Okt 24
One core challenge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is ensuring all Australians have equal access to emerging technologies. The costs can be a huge barrier to education, but a La Trobe academic is helping bring robotics into the classroom:
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The Australian Gov’t should work proactively with Nauru and PNG to ensure all refugees and asylum seekers who need medical care in Australia are transferred immediately.
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Edward Santow Okt 22
Today we all acknowledge the pain, hurt and suffering of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The Prime Minister’s apology is vital in promoting redress and healing.
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Edward Santow Okt 22
How do you feel about AI predicting mental health outcomes? This study shows how technology can rival clinicians in using neuro-imaging and combined baseline data. It could also be a helpful tool for doctors in their treatment plans:
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AusHumanRights Okt 18
Based on their collective experience over 25 years the current and all the former Social Justice Commissioners have put forward a four step process for constitutional recognition.
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Edward Santow Okt 19
8 Nov marks 80 years since the horrors of Kristallnacht - when Nazi Germany removed the veneer of legality from their policies of hate & persecution. With NSW Premier Berejiklian and holocaust survivor Eddie Joku, I’ll reflect on this history. To register:
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Eileen Donahoe Okt 18
The most poignant defense of Free Expression you may ever read: Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression.
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Australian Journal of Human Rights Okt 17
Tonight we’re celebrating the launch of our sister publication, the ’s Human Rights Defender. An important, compelling, and thought-provoking issue on refugees and the power of storytelling, edited by and Isobel Blomfield of and
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AusHumanRights Okt 17
No place for racism in parliament - Statement from Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan
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Edward Santow Okt 17
I’m concerned the Assistance & Access Bill on online encryption would allow unchecked covert surveillance and access to private communications. Stronger human rights protections are needed, especially for privacy & free speech. submission: .
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