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HUMAN RIGHTS

The dignity of the human person, created in the likeness of God, is at the heart of Catholic Social Teaching. In practice we see that the dignity and rights of many people in Australia and around the world are violated or disrespected. We are challenged to work for societies in which human rights are respected, protected and promoted.

South Africa’s failing maternity care
Human Rights Watch

Abeba M. became ill while pregnant and went to the hospital. The nurses swore at and insulted her. When she bled on the floor, they ordered her to clean it up. When she was in serious pain and called for help, a nurse said, ‘What do you want me to do?’

South Africa says the ratio of women dying from childbirth complications has more than quadrupled over the past decade. But according to a new report, it can reverse this trend by taking measures that include improving oversight and accountability for its public hospitals and health workers.  

Educating Palestinians for the new world
What hope is there for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza? With the United States giving $2.7billion annually in aid to Israel, Bethlehem University's vice-chancellor Peter Bray asks why Israel would want to change. He told Peter Kirkwood for Eureka Street about why he has hope.

Church Positions on Human Rights Act
Frank Brennan SJ notes the different views of major churches on a Human Rights Act but argues that an Act could respect conscience and freedom of religion.

Human Rights Consultation Report
The National Human Rights Consultation's report is now available online.