The Australian Human Rights Institute produces world-leading research and advances debate on critical human rights issues. Our strategic and rigorous research transforms practices to mainstream human rights, with a focus on inequality and accountability.
The Australian Journal of Human Rights is seeking expressions of interest for two Current Perspectives Associate Editors as part of the Journal’s Editorial Board.
A record 13 human rights projects have been awarded funding from the Australian Human Rights Institute's 2026 seed funding and joint seed funding schemes.
Maria Nawaz and Gillian Moon, from the Institute's Australian Climate Accountability Project, write for The Conversation about the Australians bringing their concerns about the nation’s coal and gas exports to the United Nations.
Institute Associate Sherine Al Shallah writes for The Conversation about how destruction of significant historic sites, like in southern Lebanon, is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim power and territory.
The Australian Human Rights Institute has expanded its work on climate change and human rights to include a project focusing on greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s huge gas and coal exports.
The Australian Human Rights Institute co-founded a new national research, policy and education centre to improve health outcomes for all Australians and challenge the ‘one-size-fits-all’ male-centric approach to medical care.
