by Gerry Georgatos It is indeed now common knowledge that Australian adult prisons are incarcerating children as young as 13. The human rights struggle to free these children from our adult prisons has been an arduous one, with the major obstacle the Australian government and the horrific prejudices and stereotypes they have shoved down throats … Continue reading Australia shatters its party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Day: November 27, 2011
Them ol’ Publisher blues
I came across another mainstream publisher at a conference the other day - very depressing. I don't mind so much they are in denial that ebooks will send them spiralling into obsolescence just like epublishing sent the big record companies down the drain. If I was in their shoes, I would be dreading the future … Continue reading Them ol’ Publisher blues
Human rights day forum in support of Tamil asylum seekers
The international celebration of UN Human Rights Day, observed annually on 10th December to mark the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A public forum to support the human rights of the Tamils of Sri Lanka, including those who seek safety in Australia.
