In a world where religion continues to be a contentious issue France has banned all blatantly religious symbols from state schools. What does this mean for religion, France’s secular ideals, and the plight of women worldwide?

Sometimes it takes an incident on a bus for someone to wake up to the injustices of racism. Jade Martin discusses the difference between rude behaviour and acts of racism.

Peace, like many human rights, is most noticed in its absence. But one study is trying to demonstrate what peace is, where to find it, and what it brings to those who can embrace it. Nariman Sahukar reviews the release of the Global Peace Index 2010.

The notion of ‘justice’ in Australia is rapidly becoming a thing of the past and Diane Steenkamp is dissatisfied with the backed up court system.

An event held at UTS on the 22nd of June invited the public to listen to Somaly Mam talk about the crime that changed her life and inspired the Somaly Mam Foundation. Bronte Baskin writes about the impact her story made on those who feel satisfied with the state of the world.