Human Rights Commission Issues Report On “rainbow” Human Rights In Aotearoa New Zealand.
People of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to suffer in New Zealand from…
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Call For Public Holiday To Mark The New Zealand Land Wars – Human Rights Commission
The Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has encouraged the Prime Minister to mark the New Zealand Land Wars with a…
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Concerns About Rights Of People In Detention During Response To COVID-19 – Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt, is calling on the Government to respect the rights of people it is holding…
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Commission relieved racist ‘Family link’ policy removed – Human Rights Commission
Race Relations Commission relieved racist ‘Family link’ policy removed This weeks announcement about the removal of the racist policy that…
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Commission welcomes new Race Relations Commissioner – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of a new Race Relations Commissioner, announced today by Justice Minister Andrew Little….
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Human Rights Commission supports business leaders’ stand
Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has praised the business leaders who are taking a public stand against racism in…
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Breach of human rights highlights need for right to privacy – Human Rights Commission
The findings from State Services Commission’s Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants shows the need for stronger protections…
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New accessibility work programme important step in breaking down barriers – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the announcement of a new government work programme focussing on accessibility. Disability Rights Commissioner Paula…
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Human Rights Commission calls for new body to ensure pay transparency – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is calling for a new independent body to be set up to ensure transparency in reporting…
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The Human Rights Commission welcomes the Supreme Court’s judgment in the landmark case of the Attorney-General v Taylor.
The Commission’s Chief Legal Advisor Janet Anderson-Bidois said the Supreme Court’s judgment strengthens New Zealand’s constitutional protection of human rights….