Concern for those in aged care facilities without consent – Human Rights Commission
A new report published by the Human Rights Commission raises concerns about the legal and human rights safeguards for an…
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Issues faced by Rainbow community need ongoing collaboration – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has applauded parliament’s raising of the bi, intersex, rainbow and transgender flags to mark the International…
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Risks to human rights inherent in technological advances – Human Rights Commission
Rapid advances in digital technology, including the use of new analytical techniques to process data and inform decision-making, need to…
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End of Life Choice Bill poses significant risks to disabled – Human Rights Commission
Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says the End of Life Choice Bill undermines years of work to change perceptions of…
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Human Rights Commission welcomes Cabinet announcement on BORA amendment
The Prime Minister’s announcement regarding an amendment to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (BORA) has been welcomed by…
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An Open Letter to All New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner – Human Rights Commission
Today we start a campaign that’s about 24% of our population. Nearly a quarter of us live with disability. Mothers,…
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Family Violence Policies in workplaces must be supported – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has reiterated its support for legislation that would see family violence policies introduced in all New…
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This is Aotearoa New Zealand: Get used to it – Human Rights Commission
A Dunedin man who slammed anyone who supports te reo Māori as a “boring bigot” in a recent opinion piece…
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Where to next for children’s rights – Human Rights Commission
Calls from the Children’s Commissioner to ensure that children and the rights of children are at the heart of policy…
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Paid Parental Leave extension announcement welcomed by HRC
The Human Rights Commission has today welcomed news that the Government will be introducing legislation to extend the amount of…