Human Rights Publications

Same-sex: same entitlements report
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)

Changing the definitions describing de facto relationships in relevant federal laws could help end daily discrimination suffered by more than 20,000 same-sex couples in Australia, according to this HREOC report. This inquiry finds that there are 58 federal laws which discriminate against same-sex couples and their children. 

 

Amnesty International Report 2006 

This Amnesty International Report documents human rights abuses in 150 countries around the world. It highlights the need for governments, the international community, armed groups and others in positions of power or influence to take responsibility. It also reflects the vitality of human rights activists globally, whether in local initiatives, international summits or mass demonstrations.

Key Issues:
Arms Control
International Justice
Displaced People
Stop Violence Against Women
Death Penalty

The Report can be purchased from http://web.amnesty.org/shop

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