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Protests against violence faced by Indians

“Say it loud, say it clear! Racists are not welcome here!” chanted protesters at the steps of Federation Square in Melbourne on June 10.

A lesson in humanity

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Written by John Boyne & Mark Herman
Directed by Mark Herman
With Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis & Jack Scanlon
In cinemas

End violence against women and children

NEWCASTLE — Fifty people marched on the Newcastle legal district on June 10 to protest changes to the Family Court system initiated by former PM John Howard.

Nigeria: Shell found guilt of human rights abuses, murder

This article is abridged from Oil Change International.

FMLN victory celebration

HOBART — A group of supporters gathered in Hobart on June 2 to celebrate the swearing-in of the new president of El Salvador, Mauricio Funes. Funes stood for the left-wing party Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front.

Green Left Weekly Fighting Fund: Racism in the inbox

Recent protests by Indian students in Australia have drawn global attention to a resurgence of racist violence in Australian cities. An Indian student lies in a Melbourne hospital recovering from serious stab wounds to his abdomen, while others live in terror.

On the box

Talking Stick: Health — Three dedicated people talk about closing the gap in health between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. ABC1, Friday, June 19, 6pm. Message Stick: Intervention — Two years ago, the Howard Coalition Government

Human rights at the crossroads

More than 200 people packed into the Brisbane city hall on June 1 for a public forum on why individual rights in Australia needed to be enshrined in a Human Rights Act.

Lebanon: US interference mars elections

The Hezbollah-led opposition March 8 Coalition has conceded defeat in the June 7 Lebanese federal elections, which were marked by increasing US interference in the elections. For its part, the Israeli government raised fears a victory for the opposition would lead to war.

Media repression in Sri Lanka exposed

A forum on human rights and media freedom in Sri Lanka attracted 200 people on June 6.

Rally for Ark Tribe

More than 200 supporters chanted “One law for all!” as construction worker Ark Tribe entered Elizabeth Magistrates Court through an arc of union flags and banners on June 9. He faces charges that could lead to a six-month jail term or a $22,000 fine.

Mainstream parties punished in Euro poll

With some 375 million eligible voters from 27 countries electing 736 members of parliament, the European Parliament elections, from June 4-7, were the largest multi-country elections ever held.