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Briefing paper

Briefing paper

Uprooted by climate change: responding to the growing risk of displacement


Supercharged storms, more intense droughts, rising seas and other impacts of climate change all magnify existing vulnerabilities and the likelihood of displacement, disproportionately affecting low-income countries, women, children and Indigenous peoples.
Briefing paper

Embedding gender equality in the Australian Public Service: changing practices, changing cultures


This paper examines the progress of gender equality initiatives in three Australian Public Service (APS) agencies.
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Industry guidelines for Chinese mining companies abroad: paper tigers?


Discusses two sets of industry guidelines published by the Chinese government for Chinese companies investing in overseas mining projects.
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Rapid initiation: models for the immediate uptake of HIV treatment - evidence brief


ACON and Positive Life NSW have produced this evidence brief to assist HIV response partners when providing care and support to people newly diagnosed with HIV. The brief reviews current literature, implementation studies and service models and makes suggestions to ensure the best tools and processes are available to encourage immediate uptake of HIV treatment.
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Drug checking as a harm reduction tool for recreational drug users: opportunities and challenges


This briefing is about drug checking or pill testing in a number of European countries. The drug checking programs aim of providing targeted preventive messages to recreational drug users.