Birth certificate changes welcomed by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people

Birth certificate changes welcomed by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people

The Human Rights commission is delighted that the Governance Administration Committee has recommended a human rights approach in simplifying the process to update sex details on birth certificates. Read More

Indigenous Peoples’ Day time for recommitted efforts

Indigenous Peoples’ Day time for recommitted efforts

Today, August 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many countries around the world and it is a chance to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Indigenous peoples and to commit to ensuring that their rights are protected. Read More

Shortland Street episode highlights need for balanced Down syndrome information

Shortland Street episode highlights need for balanced Down syndrome information

Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says the current storyline on New Zealand drama Shortland Street emphasises the need for balanced information about Down syndrome. Read More

New domestic violence law will help victims

New domestic violence law will help victims

The Human Rights Commission welcomed the final reading of the Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill which will come into force early next year. Read More

UN women’s rights committee calls for new strategy on violence against women and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Family Court

UN women’s rights committee calls for new strategy on violence against women and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Family Court

The UN committee on women’s rights has today backed a call for New Zealand to adopt a cross-party & long-term strategy to combat gender-based violence. Read More

Upholding women’s rights at the United Nations

Upholding women’s rights at the United Nations

The Committee last looked at New Zealand in 2012. The opportunity to participate in this process happens only once in an EEO/Women’s Rights Commissioner’s term. Read More

 

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