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UN experts call for international torture-free trade agreement to prevent & limit the excessive use of force & mistreatment by public authorities, incl. in the context of peaceful protests.

ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

In an emotional & cathartic night filled with tears, survivors of the #Rwanda genocide in #Australia gathered to provide testimonies of their scarred journeys three decades after 800,000 people were killed in 100 days. My .Australian Associated Press (AAP) story: canberratimes.com.au/story/8603454/… #auspol

The Australian Human Rights Commission released a report outlining concerns regarding the conditions at the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre in Northam, Western Australia.

Read the full article on JURIST: jurist.org/news/2024/04/a…

EXCLUSIVE: Threats to jail people who do not comply with efforts to deport them may not work because many immigration detainees would rather be in jail, the Government’s Ombudsman has warned. buff.ly/3UrqRYf

Commissioner Lorraine Finlay
on RN Drive this afternoon speaks about the Yongah Hill IDC Inspection Report
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The Department said it 'is exploring options for infrastructure improvements at this facility, noting that projects would require significant financial resourcing'

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'... the frustrating truth is that none of these challenges have arisen overnight.'

The Australian Human Rights Commission inspection report on the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre was published today, with key findings highlighted in my opinion piece in The West Australian 👇

An inspection report has been released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission into the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre, raising serious concerns over safety conditions and the level of care for detainees and staff.

Read more: loom.ly/P-oAU_c

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a damning report into an immigration detention centre in Western Australia, labelling it 'no longer fit for purpose' and saying a majority of detainees and staff feel unsafe

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Australian Human Rights Commission has found that a high-security immigration detention centre in Western Australia is, in part, “no longer fit for purpose”, and raised serious concerns over safety conditions and the level of care for detainees and staff.

AHRC... found that the “lack of access to healthcare” – including mental health services – and “the infiltration of drugs and alcohol and related violence … are creating an environment of heightened risk, and are causing significant harm...”

Paul Karp

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Drug trafficking and inadequate health care at a high-security Western Australian immigration detention centre are among serious concerns raised by Australian Human Rights Commission inspectors.

Farid Y. Farid

canberratimes.com.au/story/8600047/…

'...there must be a nuanced approach. Safety is about how you treat people, not just how you keep them secure.' Lorraine Finlay

Inspection report finds Yongah Hill IDC, in part, “no longer fit for purpose”, & raised serious concerns over safety & care

humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asylu…

National Network of Incarcerated
& Formerly Incarcerated Women & Girls
 
MEDIA STATEMENT
 
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CALLED OUT FOR FAILURE TO ADDRESS TORTURE AND VIOLENCE IN PRISONS
 
#freeher Disposable Human

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A parliamentary committee has found that there is 'an overwhelming case' for the establishment of a COVID-19 Royal Commission to examine the Australian response to the pandemic.

Read the full report at 👇
aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

Standing beside my staunch and brilliant sista Debbie Kilroy #FreeHer to say enough is enough. The government must address the torture and brutality in our prisons. As a National Network we will not abide excuses.

Stand with us

#freeher

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