Senthorun Raj
Senthorun Raj (@senthorun) is the NSW President of Amnesty International Australia. He is an activist, writer and social networker with a passion for social justice, cultural studies and politics. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Class I and University Medal) majoring in Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney and is now finishing a law degree. His honours thesis examined constructions of sexuality and persecution in refugee law in Australia. Senthorun is currently working as the Senior Policy Advisor for the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW). He writes regularly on matters relating to sexuality and politics, and has published papers on human rights, sexuality and refugee law, intimacy and citizenship, gay male domestic violence and racist humour.
Articles by Senthorun Raj
Homophobia is the hate that dares speak its name
The recent resurfacing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda, or the “Kill the Gays” Bill as it is notoriously referred…... Read more
Facing terror, violence and fear? Join the queue
Should we ban the live export of asylum seekers? In a compelling majority, the High Court seemed to think so,…... Read more
When it comes to marriage, justice should be apolitical
“This is a vote that is not about morality, that is not about religion. You can’t legislate morality, but you…... Read more
Slutwalk: Time to end the blame and shame game
“If you take out uncovered meat and place it outside on the street, or in the garden or in the…... Read more
What’s bad for the gays is bad for Uganda
“I am a concerned Ugandan citizen because I…am worried that my children will be recruited to be homosexuals …I am…... Read more
Christian lobby chief violates the true Anzac spirit
ANZAC Day is a day for commemoration and celebration of Australian identity, so long as we remember the gays and…... Read more
The faithful are feasting on religious freedoms
“It is not ideal that religious freedom is protected by so-called ‘exemptions and exceptions’ in anti-discrimination law, almost like reluctant…... Read more
‘Pray away the gay’ app a sign of deeper bigotry
“Homosexual tendencies (are) one of many conditions that beset fallen humanity.” According to Exodus International’s policy statements, those who embrace…... Read more
Sexuality and religion should be no barrier to a family
Christian Democrat MLC Fred Nile addressed NSW Parliament yesterday, condemning the Adoption Amendment (Same-Sex Couples) Bill on the grounds it…... Read more
The law still agrees with Wendy Francis
Legitimating gay marriage is like legalising child abuse’. Family First Senate candidate Wendy Francis’ comments on Twitter reiterate the homophobic…... Read more
New PM, same old stance on gay marriage
Is all love really equal? Marriage is defined in the Marriage Act as the ‘union between a man and woman’.…... Read more
It’s time to allow gay couples to adopt children
‘It is in the best interests of children to have both a mother and a father’. In a society where…... Read more
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