International organisations

A year on since the Taliban took control of Kabul, Australia remains gravely concerned at the increasing abuse of women and girls’ human rights.

Australia is extremely concerned about the report’s findings of widespread and systematic human rights abuses of women and girls, ethnic and religious minorities, and political opponents over the past year.

While recognising current economic challenges, Australia encourages the Government of Sri Lanka to renew its efforts towards truth, justice and accountability and work with all stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to deliver peacebuilding and transitional justice measures.

Australia remains deeply concerned about the crisis in Myanmar, including the deteriorating humanitarian, security, health and economic situation.

Australia continues to be deeply concerned by the situation in Myanmar and condemns ongoing human rights abuses and violations of international law by the military regime.

Australia is committed to further strengthening the Modern Slavery Act - a statutory review is currently underway. We will also appoint an independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, as well as bolster resources for the Ambassador for People Smuggling and Human Trafficking.

Australia calls for the release of all individuals arbitrarily detained for exercising their legitimate rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of opinion and expression, and freedom of association.

We continue to be gravely concerned about the human rights situation in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Numerous extensively researched and credible reports indicate that over a million people have been arbitrarily detained.