Australia must step up and keep kids safe
As Australia’s appearance before the United Nations Human Rights Council for its Universal Periodic Review draws near, Candice Hughes, Principal Solicitor at YFS Legal, shares some reflections on her work with children impacted by the child detention system, and the Australian Government’s obligations to keep kids safe. On 26 January 2026, Australia will again stand […]
Australia’s human rights record under scrutiny through 2025–26 UN Universal Periodic Review
Australia’s Universal Periodic Review 2025-26 Australia’s human rights record will face scrutiny in January 2026 when the Australian Government appears before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva for its major human rights review, called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The UPR provides an opportunity for Australian civil society organisations to influence the Australian […]