I am dismayed by political attacks in some western countries on the independence of the International Criminal Court. The ICC is doing its job to impartially uphold international justice, regardless of the perpetrator, when countries have failed to do so ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Yamamah Agha recently spoke to @SMH about the challenges newly arrived Gazans are experiencing on our shores due to the limited support available.

“There is a need for a consistent framework the government can use to respond to humanitarian crises.”

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“How are successive governments to blame for a judge jailing David McBride?

First, by allowing the prosecution to proceed.

Second, by failing to strengthen the laws to protect public service whistleblowers.”
#MediaWatch

Laura Tingle says “lighting up” immigration as a problem, linking it to everything from a shortage of childcare places to the traffic on our roads, is “very dangerous to our community.” #insiders

Not ‘doubling down’ ⁦Sky News Australia⁩

Talking about the really important relationship between sport and human rights, my advocacy on a very broad range of sport and rights issues and particularly this very important one.

Happy to do so anytime. skynews.com.au/opinion/craig-…

You'll want to watch this 👇

The Federal Government delivered its 2024-25 Budget last night. Here's what it means for refugees and people seeking humanitarian protection.

More details are available in our Budget Summary: refugeecouncil.org.au/the-federal-bu…

Something good is happening in the world of 'complementary pathways' for refugees and the 2030 Roadmap. First time permits are up across 37 OECD countries & Brazil.

Last night's Federal Budget 2024-25 saw:
🟢the Humanitarian Program remaining at 20,00 places
🟢an additional $120.9m over five years for settlement services
🟢$1b over five years to set up the Administrative Review Tribunal
and more.
Read our analysis ⬇️
refugeecouncil.org.au/the-federal-bu…

Fantastic meeting today at the ⁦Australian Human Rights Commission⁩ between members of the ⁦Affinity Intercultural Foundation⁩ advisory board and my ex ⁦Amnesty International Australia 🕯⁩ colleague and newly appointed Race Discrimination Commissioner ⁦Giri Sivaraman⁩ ⁦Philippa McDonald⁩ ⁦[email protected]⁩

The #Skids absolutely brilliant performance in Sydney tonight!!

Hidden in the shadows of other global crises, the humanitarian situation in Myanmar continues to worsen.
Increasing conflict, harsh living conditions and limited access to assistance have added to challenges.
UNHCR + partners remain committed to helping those forced to flee.

Home to Bilo campaigners and the Nadesalingam family called on the Albanese government to drop the deportation bill immediately.

🔗 Read the Biloela family's call to action: loom.ly/47dgmF0
📩 Email your Senator and ask them to vote against this bill.

I am deeply alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza.
 
Independent investigators must be allowed immediate access.
 
The families of the dead have a right to know what happened.

The world has a right to accountability for any violations of int’l law that may have taken place.

EU leaders are considering declaring certain parts of Syria as safe for refugees to return to.

Ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Lebanon this week, it must be made crystal clear: Syria is categorically unsafe.

Including for those wishing to flee #Gaza , Australia has issued over 2000 visas, yet so far only 400 have been able to arrive Amnesty International Australia 🕯

Why terrified survivors of torture and persecution are likely to disengage from services and become more vulnerable to exploitation.

📺 I spoke with Good Morning Britain this morning about the human impact of news that enforcement action will commence against asylum seekers.

Increasing insecurity and restrictions in refugee camps in Bangladesh are driving growing numbers of stateless Rohingya refugees to board smugglers’ boats.

In search of safety and freedom, they risk their lives on dangerous sea routes to Indonesia. bit.ly/3Uz5xzW

Don't forget Australia's attempt to introduce a Trump like visa ban and criminalising those who refuse to return, Finland shutting it's border, Italy-Albania deal, etc, depressing all round Amnesty International Australia 🕯

I hope this is read by those who continue to claim that no-one wants to leave Gaza.