Finally, in the #ACFID2018 Council focused on Human Rights, Senator Richard Di Natalie names Australia’s Human Rights abuses - lack of Indigenous recognition; Off-Shore indefinite asylum policy etc. We cannot close our eyes to, or cover up, our own Human Rights violations.

We call on Marise Payne Senator Penny Wong Josh Frydenberg chris bowen to create peace and stability in our region by rebuilding #AustralianAid @ACFID2018 Conference

Its about time and a welcome announcement. Let’s hold them to this!

Solomon Islands Christian Association sign historic agreement to work together for #genderEquality & elimination of violence against women

"We need to ask hard questions. The first being: do we have the courage to stand w/ our brothers & sisters in the Pacific?" #Talanoa4climate

"Climate change is not just a Pacific problem. It's a global problem. It just hasn't hit everyone yet" - Rev Dr Sef Carroll #Talanoa4climate

"While many people are helping, politicians are fighting." Ban Ki-moon calls for respect, safety & dignity for all. bit.ly/2h9ON0s

#PrueMacSween just likened teachers protesting children in off shore detention to paedophiles by 'grooming' children to think about justice!

#TeachersforRefugees I'm with you! Teach kids to look past the spin, to think about the issues and to stand up for justice. #HumanRightsDay

Minister for Education #SimonBirmingham just condemned teachers 4 using children as political tools in protesting children in detention ???

Dec 10 is #HumanRightsDay. Let's #StandUp4HumanRights - for greater freedoms, stronger respect & more compassion

#TeachersForRefugees education levels for children locked up in detention worse than Australian schools! Just saying #Studio10

#TeachersForRefugees #Studio10 Aust Kids hear the Gov position every time they access Aust media. Teachers bring balance by t-shirt protest!

More than 100 former and current offshore immigration detention staff urge the Aust government to #CloseTheCamps sbs.com.au/news/article/2…

12 days til Christmas! 🎉🎅🏼 But only 3 days to order our fabulous calendar in time... Get in quick!everythingincommon.com.au

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Australia's foreign aid spending at lowest level in eight years smh.com.au/federal-politi… #AustralianAid

#studio10 The problem with Bali is most often the attitude of the tourists! Get out of Kuta and respect the people & culture 2 see real Bali

#RDIConf2017 Bron Fraser UnitingWorld 🌏 - role of churches in #GlobalGoals ? Helen Clark urges understanding & #inclusion frm faith leaders

A new article on our site by Bronwyn Fraser looking at the role of churches in dealing with family violence in #PNG (pic: Jonathan E. Shaw/Flickr) auspng.lowyinstitute.org/publications/u…