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Three decades have passed since the vision for women’s rights and democracy was proclaimed. While there are victories to celebrate, such achievements are painfully precarious. Across the globe, a troubling …
The Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights and Democracy: A Call to Action Read More
In October 2024, a groundbreaking ruling from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) determined that Finland infringed upon the rights of the Sámi Indigenous people …
Landmark Ruling for Sámi People: A Paradigm Shift in Indigenous Rights Read More
On International Women’s Day, women throughout the Bay Area united in powerful marches calling for justice and equal rights. Activists expressed that this annual event is critical in light of …
Bay Area Women March on International Women’s Day: ‘We Are Not Going Back’ Read More
On this International Women’s Day, we highlight the voices and experiences of women and gender minorities trapped within unjust legal systems worldwide. Their stories deserve recognition, as they face systemic …
Joint Statement Advocating for Women and Gender Minorities Facing the Death Penalty Read More
Mary Robinson, a trailblazer in Ireland’s political landscape, became the country’s first female president in 1990. As a barrister, she further established her influence on a global scale, joining the …
Mary Robinson’s Rallying Call for Women’s Rights and Leadership at the UN Cinema Read More
At AFA, our dedication to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. Recent occurrences at the White House, marked by new executive orders, have stirred concern among our members and …
Advocating for Equity and Inclusion: A Call to Action Read More
International Women’s Day 2025 shines a light on the essential link between women’s labour rights and human rights. Amidst a backdrop of rising authoritarianism and aggressive political movements, the fight …
International Women’s Day 2025: The Fight for Women’s Labour Rights as Human Rights Read More
Each year, Amnesty International tirelessly investigates human rights violations while tirelessly working to create solutions through research, advocacy, campaigning, and education. In 2023, their extensive Human Rights Education (HRE) programming …
Empowering Societies: The Role of Human Rights Education in 2023 Read More
In his March 2025 address, President Hugh de Kretser passionately urged collective action against racism, underscoring its destructive nature. Mike Burgess, the Director-General of ASIO, revealed that antisemitism has become …
Uniting Against Racism: A Call to Action from President Hugh de Kretser Read More
For over a century, moral psychology and economics have evolved in parallel lanes, rarely intersecting. In contrast, historical giants like Adam Smith and Karl Marx blended these realms, linking moral …
Reconnecting Morality with Political Economy: Insights for Policymakers Read More