"We stand in solidarity with civil society in Hungary"

More than 250 organizations and platforms from all over the world have signed a letter expressing their grave concern over the shrinking space for civil society in Hungary. Read the letter here: On 13 February 2018, the Hungarian government tabled to Parliament a proposed legislative pack of three laws, commonly referred to as “Stop Soros.”. The newly proposed legislation would further restrict Hungarian civil society's ability to carry out their work, by requiring organizations that “support migration” to obtain national security clearance and a government permit to…

Read complete article

~	How are India’s new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?

~	Pharmacists should be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription. Here’s why

~	How the Lehrmann v Channel 10 defamation case shone an unflattering light on commercial news gathering

~	Masses of scalloped hammerheads have returned to one of Australia’s busiest beaches. But we don’t need to panic

~	Read, sing, dance and funny faces: expert tips on how you can help your baby’s development through play

~	Tajikistan: EU States, Turkey Should Not Return Dissidents

~	As China’s influence on Pacific media intensifies, Australia can’t afford to lose the region’s trust

~	From forced kisses to power imbalances, violence against women in sport is endemic

~	Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression

~	5 reasons why the Fast-track Approvals Bill threatens NZ’s already fragile ecosystems