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.
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.
UNSW Chancellor Warwick Negus joined UNSW students in March to celebrate the fifth year of the Australian Human Rights Institute’s Global Student Fellowship program.
The Australian Journal of Human Rights has awarded the annual Andrea Durbach Prize to Dr Lisa Ewenson for her article on youth justice detention in Australia.
Project Lead for the Australian Climate Accountability Project, Maria Nawaz, writes for The Conversation on the High Court's first ever climate case and the potential implications for fossil fuel producers across the country.
Institute Associate and UNSW Law & Justice Professor Natalie Klein writes for The Conversation on how the law of the sea applies to the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States.
Following a lengthy court battle, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered its landmark human rights decision in March that will shape how local councils (and other public authorities) approach homelessness enforcement.
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.
