Introduction In Victoria, an injured plaintiff who brings a public liability or medical negligence claim is usually required to demonstrate they have suffered a ‘significant injury’, before they are entitled to claim non-economic loss (pain and suffering). The issue of whether a plaintiff has suffered a ‘significant injury’ is often […]

Photo: Pixabay/Tumisu We have long known that our diets can impact not only our environment but our health as well, and a new study confirms this. Eating more ultra-processed foods could put you at a higher risk of developing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, including the mouth, throat and […]

Indigenous Youth Fellows Are Having an Impact in Their Communities Country Global agnes Mon, 11/27/2023 – 09:15 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image In 2023, Cultural Survival received hundreds of applications from Indigenous youth who were interested in participating in our Indigenous Youth Fellowship Program. Our Fellowship Program supports […]

Country: Ukraine Source: UN Children’s Fund Violations of children’s rights continue, with 1,781 children reportedly killed or injured since February 2022. Persistent fighting and a widespread risk of mines and UXO place children at high risk.

Photo: Pixabay/sathyamony A concentration of greenhouse gases, rising sea levels, and warming, acidifying oceans – these represent a clear threat to children’s health, and even their right to life. The UN World Meteorological Organisation warned recently of alarming, continuing trends in these four key indicators of climate change, which will severely impact […]