Meg Schwarz

Meg Schwarz holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and brings over 35 years of experience championing social justice, advocacy and consumer engagement. Based in South Australia, Meg has dedicated her career to working alongside diverse communities, including refugees, people with disabilities and individuals with complex trauma backgrounds.With a strong passion for equality and human rights, Meg specialises in fostering meaningful communication, empowering voices through advocacy and creating inclusive spaces for dialogue. Her skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and community development have earned her recognition as a trusted and compassionate leader in her field.

Recent articles by Meg Schwarz

What if the UN Charter fails? A world without rules is closer than we think

What if the UN Charter fails? A world without rules is closer than we think

“We the peoples of the United Nations are determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind…” — Preamble to the UN Charter, 1945

Why isn’t the UN doing more than talking about Gaza?

Why isn’t the UN doing more than talking about Gaza?

You’re not the only one wondering why the United Nations keeps releasing statements while people in Gaza — and other conflict zones — are being killed, starved or displaced. It’s easy to feel like all the UN does is express concern, make speeches and hold meetings….but shouldn’t it be doing something tangible by now?

Is DEI really about justice or just what’s comfortable?

Is DEI really about justice or just what’s comfortable?

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been under attack lately – defunded in the US, dismissed as divisive by Australia’s Opposition Leader and treated as a box-ticking exercise in many workplaces. But after everything we’ve seen in Gaza, isn’t it time to ask – What is DEI really about?

The lost generation: Gaza’s children and their stolen futures

The lost generation: Gaza’s children and their stolen futures

Rasha was 10 years old when she wrote her will. In simple words, she asked that her belongings be given to those in need if she didn’t survive. A child, too young to dream of death, yet old enough to know it was coming. She was killed soon after.

The cost of apathy

The cost of apathy

Apathy isn’t just a lack of care – it’s a failure of connection. It happens when people stop believing their voices matter, their efforts count, or that change is possible. Apathy is the silent enemy, replacing passion and engagement with indifference. – Manu Sharma, The Silent Enemy

They destroyed what was inside us: The children of Gaza

They destroyed what was inside us: The children of Gaza

From the day the war began, 15-year old Ghazal’s life was irreversibly changed. “They destroyed what was inside us,” she said. Her story is a window into the larger tragedy of how war has devastated children, especially those with disabilities.

Women missing from strategic decision-making: A call for inclusive leadership

Women missing from strategic decision-making: A call for inclusive leadership

As conflicts rage across the world, one painful truth remains: women are still missing from the decision-making table. Decisions that shape the futures of millions continue to exclude half the population.

Does race influence Western support in international conflicts?

Does race influence Western support in international conflicts?

The ongoing genocide in Gaza forces us to confront an uncomfortable reality: why does the West seem to prioritise some conflicts while others, particularly in Africa, go unnoticed? It raises a critical question: does race…does colour influence how Western nations choose where to focus their attention and resources?

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