Tag Archives: Human Rights

Thoughts for St Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

As a genuine Irish emigrant ( born in Wicklow) I am very proud to chair the Australia-Irish Parliamentary Friendship Group. This post contains Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion Piece | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

FORCED ADOPTIONS – LONG AWAITED SENATE REPORT

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Ursula Stephens

The Community Affairs Committee has handed down its report into the Inquiry into Forced Adoptions Policies and Practices. It makes significant recommendations for redress, apologies and support. The galleries were filled with women who had endured horrible abuses, some have never found the children taken from them. Here’s my speech in support of the Report. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Modern Slavery and our Australian Freedom fighters!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Ursula Stephens

It’s hard to imagine that in the modern world, and in Australia we are having to recognise that slavery exists in our communities. Modern slavery encompasses sex trafficking, people trafficking and forced labour.This week, Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Brendan O’Connor paid tribute to Australian individuals and organisations who are leading the fight against thes insidious practices and awarded the inaugural Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards

Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Voices For Justice – Micah Challenge

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Ursula Stephens

Let me tell you why a giant toilet suddenly appeared on the lawns in front of Parliament House! Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigns, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment