Women to put UK justice system on trial over rape scandal

by | Feb 15, 2008

A campaigning group that was formed 30 years ago to change law, attitudes and policy towards crime against women will mark the anniversary with a people’s trial of Britain’s justice system over the continuing scandal of rape. The event, “The rape of...

Worldwide challenge to China over support for Sudan

by | Feb 14, 2008

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is amongst Nobel Peace Prize laureates, politicians, artists, writers, and sportsmen and women from across the world who have added their voices to the calls for China to abandon its support for Sudan. They are demanding that this year’s...

‘Heartless’ stores in Valentine storm

by | Feb 14, 2008

Supermarkets today are being branded “heartless” over exploiting overseas workers who face poor wages, health problems and job insecurity supplying flowers sold as Valentine’s Day gifts in Britain. The accusation comes from War on Want, which says many employees in...

Witnessing a moment of history for more than just Australia

by | Feb 14, 2008

A festival atmosphere was evident on the lawns outside Parliament House in Canberra yesterday. Thousands of people celebrated outside in the wake of Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations. That much was evident from the television broadcast and the...