200 hundred years ago the British Empire put an end to the slave trade, so why, in today’s modern society, are people still bought and sold like commodities?
Human Rights & Social Justice / Mana Tangata me ngā Tika a Iwi
Stem Cells - Potential, Promises and Problems
Should NZ allow the therapeutic cloning of stem cells? Storme Sen looks at both sides of the debate.
Opportunity, Exploitation and Resistance
Many migrant workers are not looking simply for better work, propelled by poverty and insecurity, they are looking for ANY work.
Refugees - We are everywhere
There are 12.8 million refugees in the world. That is about three times the population of Aotearoa New Zealand!
My Space: Your Space?
I see a positive multicultural society as one that actively supports different cultures and ethnic groups, and all can have their voices freely heard.
An Age Old Problem
Racism and sexism are forms of discrimination that we hear about all the time, splashed across the media….however, another form of discrimination that, while still being very damaging, we don’t hear much about.
Redefining Intelligence
I am going to talk to you about a prejudice many of us are unaware exists, in fact some of you may actually support it…. This prejudice is widely accepted by society, but never really discussed.
What is sexism? It’s a Global Problem
It happens every day, it’s all around us and worst of all many of us pretend it doesn’t exist. Women all over the world still struggle for justice, equality and respect. Next time you see sexist behaviour- don’t just accept it!
Eco-prisoners: from the US to the Pacific
Across the globe there have been many brave acts of resistance against those exploiting both humanity and the environment. Unfortunately as global awareness of environmental issues increases so does repression of those brave enough to stand up.
The F Word
Regardless of what many people may think, feminism is not a dirty word! The term feminism itself is broad and many different forms of feminism exists, with even more variation amongst individual feminists.
