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Day 12. Project Respect & Freedom Advocates: Ending slavery

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Today’s slavery. Slavery in Australia. These should be anachronisms. But they’re not. Slavery, incredibly, remains a reality in Australia today. Human trafficking is a massive international crime, creating profit equal to the international trade in weapons. Globally, 21 million people … Continue reading →

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Day 14. A Universal Declaration of Sexual Rights

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Sexuality is a central part of being human. Sexuality is often an integral aspect not only of our sense of self and but also, importantly, in our relationships to others. Sexuality is both highly personal and undeniably communal. Sexual activity … Continue reading →

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Day 11. Give Respect

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Aretha Franklin was onto something when she sang, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me.” We don’t tend to conceptualise it that way, but respect is always personal. What it means to me, what it feels like to me, … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons We All Need to Care About Preventing Sexual Violence

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Perhaps you think sexual assault is an individual problem? One that affects the victim, and those close to her and, of course, the police and the Office of Public Prosecutions but, beyond that? Why should anyone else care? Why is … Continue reading →

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