Disabled People
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the first human rights convention of the 21st century.
The Wider Journey
The Commission has produced a draft discussion paper, The Wider Journey: The Rights of Disabled People focusing on: the built environment, access to information and independent voting in Aotearoa. Feedback is invited.
Disabled Childrens Right to Education
The Disabled Children’s Right to Education report was in response to complaints and issues raised with the Commission.
Mental illness and human rights
If you suspect you or someone you know has been treated differently because of mental illness, the Human Rights Commission can help.