Re-imagining human rights for New Zealand
Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt argues the time has come to re-imagine human rights for Aotearoa New Zealand. Read More
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- Community News: Nominations for the Woman of Distinction Award
- Bill enshrines powers of Human Rights Commission
- The Human Rights Commission pays tribute to outgoing Human Rights Commissioners
- ANZAC Day: public survey
- Labyrinth of Lies - an interview with Giulio Ricciarelli
- Spring Hill report confirms importance of regular OPCAT monitoring, says Commission
- Chief Commissioner David Rutherford's speech on business and human rights
- Paul Gibson: History in the making - Robert Martin’s Election at the UN
- Data crucial to realising the rights of New Zealanders with disabilities
- Monitoring Places of Detention Annual Report 2015
- NZ Muslims and Human Rights Commission urge Kiwis to stand together
- Many care residences not monitored for ill-treatment
- Robert Martin elected to UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Learning support pilot extension welcomed
- Select Committee finding on services for sexual violence victims a milestone
- David Rutherford: Supporting international work on Mega Sports Events and Human Rights
- Call for inquiry into state abuse reaches the United Nations
- Zerbanoo Gifford - "An Uncensored Life"
- School bullying: It's about student safety not a school's reputation
- Mobility Inquiry report recognises accessibility for disabled New Zealanders
- Human Rights Commission welcomes patients, not prisoners, initiative
- New SOGI and Sex Characteristics Manual released
- Dr Jackie Blue: Business and Human Rights
- Neo Nazi uniform has no place in a march against child abuse – Susan Devoy
- Commission recommends Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill not passed in current form
- Kiwis who stand up for human rights
- Tracking quality data affirms need for support for young Maori and Pasifika
- UN recommends NZ Government hold independent inquiry into historic state abuse
- New Zealand Land Wars petition update
- Public reporting needed to address gender pay gap
- UNCROC public consultation – have your say
- Dame Grace Hollander: An extraordinary New Zealander
- Pay gap reducing efforts need to be redoubled
- Briefing to the Incoming Minister
- Paula's Pānui - One month in
- HRC invites Ministry of Education to work to better engage disabled New Zealanders in policy design
- Kia tika kia pono kia pūmau - Perfecting the partnership
- Public Sector Equal Employment Opportunity review
- Commission welcomes Canterbury Rugby's position on racial intolerance
- Auckland Mayor Gives Nothing to Racism
- Mental health in places of detention
- Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities welcomed
- Play Your Part For Safer Internet Day
- Human Rights Commission welcomes Simon Xu to the team
- 10 highlights from the year in human rights
- Conference an opportunity to develop the pathway forward for indigenous rights
- Reflections from the Disability Rights Commissioner
- Indigenous Rights Information Series starting in September
- Event: Presentation On The Persecution Of Gay Men And Lesbians Under The Third Reich
- Auckland teen Muskan Devta takes out grand prize at Attitude Awards
- Ombudsman’s Final Opinion emphasises importance of monitoring best practice delivery
- Business and Human Rights Forum
- Insight into the Kristine Bartlett equal pay case
- Richard Tankersley – “I stopped playing rugby because I’m gay”
- Attitudes towards students with disabilities must change, Commission says
- HRC urges New Zealand Government to do the right thing for asylum seekers
- Community News: UN Human Rights Council Establishes LGBTI Independent Expert
- New stats data about disabled workforce paint a grim picture, Commission says
- ANZ supports Human Rights Commission campaign to Give Nothing to Racism
- Commission’s Strategic Communications Specialist receives Harmony Award
- Prevention is better than cure
- Education programme about Disability Convention being developed
- Being a small person matters
- New Zealand Holocaust survivors inspire award winning Anti-Racism Campaign
- Seclusion and Restraint review about to get underway
- A Whole Town Learned Sign Language To Surprise A Hearing Impaired Resident
- Human Rights Commission mourns the loss of humanitarian and community leader Hashem Slaimankhel
- New Zealand’s 12th Diversity Forum focused on the future
- Rugby recommendations provide clear pathway forward
- Human Rights Commission welcomes Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care: "An important moment in the history of human rights"
- Remembering 22 February, 5 years on
- He Whakamaharatanga te Rā mō ngā Iwi Taketake he mahi anō e whai mana ai te UNDRIP
- Living in the red zone
- Human Rights Commission welcomes Court of Appeal decision overturning care ruling
- Refreshed A – Z Pre Employment Guide released
- Māori children denied basic human rights
- David Rutherford: Terrorists win if our privacy is lost
- Commission pays tribute to Briar Bentley
- Auckland Human Rights Commission office move
- Move to deliver pay equity for mental health workers positive, says Commission
- Human Rights Commission supports review - Chief Commissioner David Rutherford
- Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Dr Ranginui Walker
- NZ Sign Language for final leaders debate a great way to kick off International Week of the Deaf
- August Tūrangawaewae
- First Superdiversity Stocktake
- Commission welcomes Cabinet announcement on BORA amendment
- The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand
- That's Us Race Relations Campaign Launches
- Community News: Fulbright Forum - Embracing & Advancing Diversity
- Commission welcomes Canterbury Rugby's decision on racial abuse
- Why the disability questions in this year’s census are so important?
- Commission welcomes report, invites Ministry response
- HRC to report to the UN on New Zealand's compliance with the ICCPR
- Good Employer data released
- New Zealanders asked to add signatures to open letter to NZ Rugby
- Paula's Pānui - 8 weeks in
- Advice and training needed to change internal culture following NZ Rugby investigation
- Treaty x Thirty
- End of Life Choice Bill poses significant risks to disabled New Zealanders
- The Tasman Sea got a little smaller this morning
- New Zealanders come together to celebrate Race Relations Day
- Update On The 'Love Rugby, Respect Women' Open Letter
- Commission celebrates 30 years of Homosexual Law Reform Act
- Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner keeps pressure on, when it comes workplace equality and women’s rights
- Commission welcomes Government overhaul of family violence laws
- March Tūrangawaewae
- Priority issues for disabled New Zealanders welcomed by Disability Rights Commissioner
- Advocating for Women’s rights at the United Nations
- Commission becomes first public sector agency to achieve the Rainbow Tick
- Respecting human rights makes good business sense
- State schools still not on target to give all children access
- Commission welcomes first human trafficking conviction
- Racism not just a rugby problem
- UN Committee supports calls for a human rights based national housing strategy
- Hate starts small but so does hope - dob in desecrators of Jewish graves
- New Human Rights Advisor – Pasifika joins Commission
- A letter from Chair Sir Anand Satyanand
- UN Committee reviews New Zealand's treatment of children
- Waitangi Day Speech - Dame Susan Devoy
- December Tūrangawaewae
- GAYTM attack sad but the show will go on in full swing
- Mixed report card for NZ’s human rights record in Geneva
- Let other New Zealanders know their racist words are not OK - Race Relations Commissioner
- Human Rights Commissioner Richard Tankersley's Waitangi Day speech
- World Down Syndrome Day - a chance to change attitudes
- Commission welcomes new 1 in 3 Be Free app
- Better data collection is crucial if we are going to reduce bullying in our schools.
- Seclusion and Restraint: Do you want to share your experience?
- Race Relations celebrated throughout New Zealand
- State Care Abuse inquiry pressure grows
- OPCAT Annual Report Released
- Dame Susan Devoy joining International Women’s Day celebrations
- Assisted dying in NZ given 'orange light' by human rights watchdog
- Ka whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi puta noa i Aotearoa
- Kiwis lead world in human rights protection
- Paul Gibson: The Paralympics and visibility
- Advocating for women’s rights at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62)
- Spencer v Attorney General: decision on disabled New Zealanders and their caregivers welcomed
- EEC Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Waitangi Day Speech
- Emma Watson calls for equality during UN speech
- Ka eke panuku te hui UNDRIP a te Kōmihana
- Historic conviction quashing Bill passes
- Women at Work
- Microagressions are real, and they're more harmful than you might think
- Request for public feedback on NZ's Draft Eighth CEDAW report
- New trial in Mid-Central designed to give disabled people more say
- Opportunities and threats to human rights inherent in technological advances
- Employment Relations Amendment Act has come into force
- The Human Rights Commission responds to Julia Sloane's allegations against Race Relations Commissioner
- UNDRIP conference a success for Commission
- Student asks "do we not bleed" in speech finals
- Commission releases guidelines for prioritisation of vulnerable insurance customers
- Innovation the loser in gender imbalance in New Zealand businesses
- Commission welcomes report, commits to implementation
- Dame Susan Devoy celebrates International Women's Day with young Muslim leaders
- Speech: New Horizons for Women Trust Award Ceremony
- Ongoing consultation and collaboration key to addressing issues faced by Rainbow community
- Rugby: Former rugby boss David Rutherford says game needs more women in positions of power
- Changing of the guard
- Human Rights Commission delighted with Supreme Court result
- Accession to UN convention significant development for disabled New Zealanders
- Race, unity and justice statement by youth and supporters who attended Race Unity Conference
- New Disability Rights Commissioner makes early impact in role
- Race Relations Day 2015: Big Change Starts Small
- Disability Rights Commissioner speech on the End of Life Choice Bill
- Australians show solidarity with Muslims online
- UN urges our Government to protect the rights of intersex children
- RIAA Report a timely reminder of the value of investing in human rights
- UN recommendations on the rights of New Zealand children with disabilities welcomed
- Celebrating Diversity in our kitchens and our communities
- Changes at Human Rights Commission
- Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Helen Kelly: A great New Zealander
- Let’s stop punishing mothers - EEO Commissioner
- Facing our nation's history is critical to our nation's future
- Race Relations Commissioner keen to help resolve concerns held by Sikh New Zealanders
- Human Rights Commission welcomes Mediaworks statement
- Combating Mental Illness Stigma with Young People’s Ideas
- We strongly support right to freedom of speech
- New Zealand childcare costs concerning
- Time to honour those who fought for the human rights of gay NZers
- Human Rights Commission concerned about the safety of children in schools
- Race unity crucial for young NZers
- Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation
- 21 March – a day of human rights
- Human Rights Commission pays tribute to New Zealanders sharing their personal stories of Racism
- The importance of changing attitudes about disability
- Commission keen to see continued action to address issues faced by intersex community
- WHO moves on trans classification welcomed
- Disability Rights Commissioner asks the Government if schools with seclusion practices retain its confidence
- Measuring must lead to better management of gender pay gap
- Commission welcomes Police 'Roastbusters' apology as first step
- New Zealand’s 12th Diversity Forum focused on the future
- UN Free & Equal: Intersex Awareness
- Honouring our refugees
- Speak Up – Kōrerotia
- April Tūrangawaewae Newsletter
- Governor General to host Race Relations Day celebrations at Government House
- Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board
- 181st anniversary of New Zealand's declaration of independence
- Employers offered family violence model policy
- Invitation to consult with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Race Relations Commissioners and Conciliators mark significant anniversary
- Commission offers support to NZ Rugby investigation
- Equality at work is improving but at a glacial pace
- Cyber-bullying Bill passes second reading in parliament
- All kiwi homes are vulnerable, if property rights aren’t better protected says Commission
- New Zealand examined by the UN’s CEDAW Committee
- The Harmful Digital Communications Bill
- Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission
- Commission welcomes Government’s commitment to ban seclusion in schools
- Attitudes need to change when it comes to racial discrimination
- Dr Apirana Mahuika (1939 – 2015)
- Family violence policies a must for all businesses
- Gender-based violence, employment, gender pay gap, exploitation and trafficking, health and data collection are top issues for women
- Upholding women’s rights at the United Nations
- Commission launches first Business and Human Rights Forum
- March Tūrangawaewae
- Why is the gender pay gap rising?
- Where to next for children’s rights
- UN women’s rights committee calls for new strategy on violence against women and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Family Court
- ‘Muslims at Work’ Summit
- New domestic violence law will help victims
- Rainbow issues take centre stage
- Tūrangawaewae: Access to education
- NZ Rugby can learn a lot from heartland rugby unions
- Tūrangawaewae: Interview with the Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
- Women, people of all ethnicities urged to stand for local sports committees
- Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples reminder of action needed on UNDRIP
- Shortland Street episode highlights need for balanced Down syndrome information
- Community News: Supported Decision Making Guide Launched
- NZ Sign Language Week 2015
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day time for recommitted efforts
- Ombudsman’s Final Opinion emphasises importance of monitoring best practice delivery
- Birth certificate changes welcomed by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people
- Avoiding the First Week Blues
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Commission urges New Zealanders to look to civil defence experts for earthquake guidance
- Commission mourns the passing of Erima Henare
- Study reveals Kiwis need to celebrate contribution of seniors
- Community News: Equal Pay Regional Tour
- Newsletter: Free speech, workplace family violence, the UN committee on women’s rights, Equality at Work in 2018
- Applications open for funding to attend Indigenous Rights meetings
- Taika’s challenge to Kiwis to Give Nothing to Racism takes out top honours
- Concern for those held in aged care facilities without consent
- Race hate incident apology welcomed
- Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer
- Nationwide tour for #DoubleTheQuota announced
- Intolerant religious speeches are not welcome here - Dame Susan Devoy
- Following the Ancestors
- Nationhood to Neighbourhood Garden Party Photo Gallery
- Commission pays tribute to tireless human rights campaigner Joan Macdonald
- Commission raises concerns for elderly New Zealanders in secure dementia units and psychogeriatric facilities
- David Rutherford: New Zealand's chance to get a disaster recovery right
- Christina Noble – Fighting For Children's Rights
- Historic step forward for gender equality with implementation of Pay Equity Recommendations
- This is Aotearoa New Zealand: Get used to it - Dame Susan Devoy
- Focusing on the rights of women and girls in the Pacific
- People who speak out against hatred are everyday heroes
- Human Rights Commission releases Suffrage 125 video
- Let quake outcasts move on says Chief Human Rights Commissioner
- Businesses and workplaces encouraged to adopt policies that address family violence
- New Zealand children must be safe at school: without exception
- September Tūrangawaewae Newsletter
- Raising the Bar: Women in Law and Business
- Intelligence and Security Bill good effort, but scrutiny needed
- Freedom of expression underpins NZ way of life
- Newly drawn Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill welcomed
- EEO Commissioner comment on Equal Pay Amendment Bill
- Family Violence Policies in workplaces must be supported by legislation, Commission says
- Countering Terrorist Fighters Bill needs amending to better protect human rights
- Commission supports call for independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care
- NZ Mainstream media can do better
- Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie: A woman of incredible mana
- Leave No One Behind: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016
- Human Rights Commission welcomes changes to Funded Family Care
- Race relations is a DIY Job: Do it yourself Mate!
- Commission expresses concern over KiwiSaver investment reports
- Joining together to get ahead of bullying
- An open letter to all New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner
- Wairarapa kids break largest haka record
- Paula Tesoriero: Pacific culture is New Zealand’s culture, so let’s treat it that way
- HRC submission on end of life matters
- Open disability forum to be held in Wellington this month
- Appointment of two new Commissioners for the Human Rights Commission
- Dr Jackie Blue's speech at the Muslims at work in New Zealand Summit
- Paula's Pānui October
- Commission welcomes youth justice age raise
- Human rights in action: a bit of wood, some goodwill - and free cocktails
- There's another side to homelessness
- UN report says NZ must improve in many areas
- An Open Letter to Paul Henry on Feminism
- Citizens Advocacy Service
- EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Address to the Pay Equity Forum
- Autism Awareness Day
- Cannes and Documentary Edge film festivals: giving faces to the faceless
- Commission calls for cross party accord on housing
- If you use racism to try to win on the sports field you've already lost
- Challenges for Women in the Employment Process - EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue
- Commission congratulates Louise Nicholas ANZAC of the Year
- 'Massive Hikoi' welcomed by Human Rights Commission
- Serious Concerns about human rights and the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
- Homelessness part and parcel of Christchurch social crisis
- Increasing the refugee quota is humanity in action
- MPs announce cross-party working group on LGBTI rights
- "Courageous Conversations”
- We must get some guts, we must increase our refugee quota
- Kiwi teens would benefit from Documentary Edge - Jackie Blue
- Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Lecretia Seales
- Harry Potter and the covenant of hope
- Enray, poverty and the sustainable development goals.
- NZ Human Rights National Plan of Action
- Harry Potter and the demise of orphanages
- New Zealanders urged to share the peace and welcome refugees
- Tūrangawaewae
- March Tūrangawaewae
- New Zealand’s human rights progress available online
- Tracking Equality at Work 2015
- An interview with Disability Issues Minister, Nicky Wagner
- An interview with Children’s Commissioner Russell Wills
- Remembering Erima Henare
- Tracking Equality at Work research released
- UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- Commission continues to urge Government to act reasonably, consistently and with dignity
- Employment outcomes for women worse than for men
- People with disabilities deserve a fair go at work
- Online tool to monitor human rights in New Zealand launched today
- HRC to monitor Harmful Digital Communications Act
- EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue's address to the CTU Women's Conference
- EEO Commissioner welcomes intent of Employment Standards Bill
- Protecting the Balance: Trust, Confidence, Privacy and Intelligence
- The incorporation of the ‘gender diverse’ classification by Statistics NZ praised
- Ever wondered what 'Privilege' is?
- Indigenous Rights under the spotlight at the United Nations
- Try Harder Minister – Gender Stocktake reveals some ministers have a lot of work to do
- Human Rights Commission welcomes Government moves to respond better to family and sexual violence
- EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue address to the Selwyn Supporters Coalition
- Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy speech at the Auckland City Community Development & Safety Committee Forum
- Empathy in the face of diversity: The 2015 Diversity Forum
- Indigenous Rights Commissioner Karen Johansen's address at the Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference
- Game changers and sporting special moments
- EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue's address to Shakti on their 20th Anniversary
- HRC congratulates Multicultural New Zealand on milestone report
- Commissioner Richard Tankersley: Our journey is ongoing
- Commonly Mispronounced Te Reo Māori Place Names
- Commission welcomes Children’s Commissioner’s CYFS review
- Kiwis urged to show Everyday Empathy for Everyday People
- Listen to peace advocate Gill Hicks on Radio NZ
- A petition to remember the NZ Land Wars
- One in five
- The State of Care
- 7/7/2005 – 10 years on
- September Tūrangawaewae
- HRC welcomes leadership on discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment
- Community News: 'Volunteer Opportunity: Forced Migration Outreach Group'
- Public Meeting: NZ’s report under the ICERD
- Māori Language Awards 2015
- Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2015
- Human Rights Commission congratulates White Camellia Award Winners
- Kiwi kids celebrate Peace through art
- Human Rights Commission condemns dumping of disabled taxi passenger
- Erin Gough: My accessible journey
- Community News: University of Canterbury launched earthquake scholarships
- Community News: Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence Survey
- Community News: Auckland Refugee Council Inc. AGM 10th October
- Community News: Refugee Research Symposium 2015
- Commission calls for an increase in Kiribati residency quota
- Kiwis with concerns about immigration detention centres should contact Australian HRC
- New Zealand 12th best country for older person wellbeing
- Torture Prevention Ambassadors report on promising projects
- HRC urges action over growing gender pay gap
- Community News: Invitation for Local Settlement Network Meeting
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Maori Women's Welfare League's enduring legacy
- Gill Hicks: Mad For Peace
- Employers urged to plan for their employees mental wellbeing
- Support for Blue Print call for a stand-alone agency
- Concern over the handling of the Sutton complaint
- Violence costs women, children and the New Zealand economy
- Growing Gender Pay Gap a Concern
- Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Challenges and achievements since Beijing 1995
- Dr Jackie Blue: Caring Counts and Beyond
- Governments must protect their citizens but not at the expense of their rights
- Tribunal decision significant for SMEs
- Banks lead the way on gender equality in the workplace
- Fair travel for support workers removes an existing injustice
- Employers need to plan and benefit from our ageing workforce
- Human Rights Commission welcomes pay equity milestone
- Human Rights Commission urges violent Kiwis to have the courage to change
- Employment Standards Legislation Bill still leaves loopholes
- Meet Julia, Sesame Street's first autistic character
- 180th anniversary of New Zealand's declaration of independence
- Disability Rights Commissioner calls for law change
- UN releases intersex fact sheet
- Kiwis urged to give each other a fair go
- Submission to the Education and Science Committee Inquiry (4/11/15)
- ‘Leave no-one behind’ essential in emergency response
- All Kiwis have a right to an opinion including Korean ones
- New campaign urges Christchurch people to welcome migrants with a smile
- UPDATE: New Zealanders in Australian detention centres, and Australia’s UPR
- A roadmap to gender equality urgent
- Muslim New Zealanders stand alongside victims of terrorism in peace, solidarity and humanity
- Community News: Shanti Niwas launches emergency housing project
- Be included and include all on 3 Dec
- Make Peace A Verb - Human Rights Commission praises Auckland medical student
- Community News: Help make New Zealand more accessible
- A Message to New Zealanders: Christmas is still on
- When speaking out changes lives #ItsNotOK
- Reasonable Accommodation Guide focussing on persons with disabilities released
- Emma Watson Gives A Powerful Speech at U.N. About Gender Inequality
- Dr Jackie Blue: HeForShe Speech Nov 27th
- Me aro ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one – Pay heed to the mana of women
- Gender equality a human right we must all fight for
- Commission welcomes state sector human resource survey
- Turning the Tide
- Susan Devoy: your celebrations - your choice
- Statement: disability centre mass shooting in California
- Disability and invisibility: celebration and achievement, or a journey into detention
- Inclusion matters – on the playing field too!
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities – so – what’s all the fuss about?
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015: A Wrap-up
- Paul Gibson: Building Global Foundations for New Attitudes to Including Disabled People
- Assisted Dying: The human rights debate
- Violence against women and children a major problem for NZ
- Housing project includes houses catering for disabled
- My name is Lemlem Meketaw Azanaw
- Community News: Supported Decision Making Hui
- Step it up for Gender Equality - International Women's Day 2016
- NZ Defence Force joins Global Gender Equity pledge welcomed
- Human Rights Commission calls for urgent reform of New Zealand adoption laws
- Security Review Report - well judged, proportionate
- New Zealand’s human rights record faces review by UN Committee
- The right to work in just conditions is a human right
- Survey’s questions about Maori New Zealanders biased
- NZ Defence Force commended for challenging its own culture
- HRC Submission On The TPPA
- Good Employer Review of Crown Entities Update Is Now Live
- David Rutherford's Statement To The UN Human Rights Committee
- World Down Syndrome Day: Recognising Value In All Lives
- Susan Devoy: Race relations a talk worth having
- Race Relations Day: it's always a good time to talk race relations
- Community News: Urgent request - Prams for new refugees!
- Dr Jackie Blue attends CSW60
- Community News: Auckland Celebrates Race Relations Day
- UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples Is Now Open
- Looking Out For International Students: Don't Be A Bystander
- Facebook Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Help Blind People 'See' Images
- God Defend New Zealand is about standing up for each other – Race Unity Speech Winner
- Jackie Blue: Clark and Trudeau great role models in pushing equality
- We have failed our disabled children: time for bold action
- All New Zealand children have a right to attend their local school
- Anzac Day – a time to take a stand against hatred: Susan Devoy
- David Rutherford: Why we need to honour our ANZAC legacy
- Anzac Day: Leanne Pooley Discusses Her Boundary-Pushing Gallipoli Documentary, '25 April'
- Why what FIFA does is about more than just Football
- Dame Susan Devoy: We have a choice on how our media reflects society
- Commissioner commends RACS on 'Let’s Operate with Respect' campaign
- New Plymouth Mayor on the right side of history
- Calls for voices in support of greater Maori representation growing
- Human Rights Commission dealing with Whaleoil cartoon
- Commissioner welcomes Gender Stocktake figures
- New bullying prevention hub welcomed
- Human rights implications in Substance Addiction Bill
- Commission welcomes $46m of support for sexual violence victims
- David Rutherford: Website a huge step in stopping bullying
- Community News: Celebrate Turban Day (28 May 2016)
- National Refugee Resettlement Forum 2016
- Samoan a language of the future
- Susan Devoy's Africa Day 2016 Speech
- Event: Ethnic Communities Engagement Summit
- HRC welcomes NZ sporting codes commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Open minds & doors for disabled Kiwis
- Bullying Free NZ Week
- Government announces $46m to support victims of sexual violence
- The power of the media and everyday New Zealanders
- Rainbow Tick accreditation progressing well
- Business and Human Rights
- Gender Stocktake Report
- When a kerb is more than a kerb
- Substance Addiction Bill
- The OPCAT and what it can do for aged care in New Zealand
- June Tūrangawaewae
- HRC leads review into seclusion and restraint practices
- Recommendations welcomed, signals the start of real change in addressing pay equity
- Intersex Roundtable Report and Project
- Diversity forum sees launch of That’s Us campaign
- Red Zone Report
- Forums prove to be a strong UNDRIP conversation starter
- Commission holds public consultation meetings to discuss key issues facing New Zealand
- Commission launches videos to encourage organisations to adopt a family violence policy
- New campaign manager starts at commission
- One Week in Bangkok
- Love Rugby Respect Women
- Online human rights education and training resources being developed
- December Tūrangawaewae
- Ko ngā rangatahi o Aotearoa kei te ārahi i a tātau
- He hui angitū hei kōkiri i ngā tika tangata a Ngāi Māori
- Human Rights Commission welcomes New Zealand PM’s position on marriage equality
- Clear and agreed plan needed to address child poverty numbers
- Affirmative action needed to address trends impacting public sector workforce
- Better systems needed to address worker exploitation in New Zealand
- Race Relations Commissioner thanks young woman for speaking out
- What's it like to be intersex?
- Holly Carrington: the importance of having a family violence policy in the workplace
- Dr Jackie Blue: "Family violence is a human rights issue."
- It's time our workplaces step up to help deal with family violence
- Why Kiwi businesses should have a family violence policy
- Radio New Zealand interview: Dr. Jackie Blue
- 2017 UN Holocaust Remembrance Day: Speech by Dame Susan Devoy
- Race Relations Commissioner: Stand up to hatred - Not in our New Zealand
- Community News: Call for applications - 2017 Senior Indigenous Fellow
- Further adjustments to Education Amendment Bill needed for students with disabilities
- Commission welcomes historic conviction quashing announcement
- Commission asks Kiwis to demand independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care
- E Kore Ano: Never Again
- Call for applications for OHCHR
- Big Gay Out 2017 - Ending HIV
- We need to collect hate crime data
- Promised Land - an LGBTQI+ children's book based on diversity
- Commission welcomes new stand-down periods for rogue recruiters
- PM's refusal to meet to discuss the abuse of New Zealanders held in state care deeply disappointing
- Frame Works: Walkable art trail to raise money for asylum seekers
- Report reveals high price Kiwi mothers pay to care
- Chief Human Rights Commissioner endorses Ombudsman’s hard-hitting OPCAT report on Restraint in Prisons
- Commission open letter calls for inquiry in to the abuse of thousands while under state care
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- Commission welcomes historic conviction quashing announcement
- Further adjustments to Education Amendment Bill needed for students with disabilities
- March 2017 Turangawaewae
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- Ponsonby Pride Parade 2017
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- Project seeks to empower young women to close the $600k gap
- Commission welcomes unanimous support of Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill
- Race Relations Commissioner concerned at recent attacks
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- Human Rights Commission urges Kiwis to stand up for each other
- Submission on the Oranga Tamariki Amendment Bill published
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- Independent report highlights urgent need for action on seclusion and restraint practices
- Focus on what journalists write not their ethnicity
- Community News: Unseen & Unspoken
- Fourth International Intersex Forum
- State sector board representation of women to be congratulated
- Human Rights Commission commends the NZX on positive moves to increase diversity
- State of Care report demonstrates need for alternatives in Oranga Tamariki residences
- IDAHOT puts violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI community front and centre
- A pink shirt today says we can stop children bullying
- Court of Appeal affirms ability to determine Declaration of Inconsistency with Bill of Rights Act
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- Commission welcomes guidance for companies to help them close gender pay gap
- New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities faced systemic abuse in state care
- Human Rights Commission welcomes new Disability Rights Commissioner
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- Farewell to Dr Jackie Blue
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- Special permanent resident visas will help families realise their hopes of New Zealand as a safe place to live
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- Commission welcomes new Race Relations Commissioner
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- Annual report on Monitoring Places of Detention released
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- Paul Hunt: Climate change is a human rights issue
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- Human rights approach can help in resolving Ihumātao dispute
- Women share ‘heart-breaking’ stories of pay discrimination
- Assistive Technology from a Disability Rights Perspective
- We must uphold the rights of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- Statement on Religious Diversity launched
- Karanina Sumeo: Gender and ethnic pay gaps need addressing
- Race Relations Commission relieved racist ‘Family link’ policy removed
- Upcoming regional workshops on inclusive education
- Auckland Office closed 23rd of October
- Event: Access to STEM Education and Infrastructure Careers for Women and Girls in New Zealand
- Tolerating school bullying is accommodating it – Meng Foon
- October Newsletter
- Human Rights Commission statement to Abuse in Care Inquiry
- Tomorrow's Schools Reforms a step forward for inclusion
- More than 50,000 working households in New Zealand live in poverty
- Disabled people’s creativity can help tackle social problems
- Paul Hunt: The best kept secret in New Zealand - a decent home is your right
- Resource on hate speech legal framework published
- Latest Annual Report
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- Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo: Action needed to help our nation's working poor
- Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero shares priorities for 2020.
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- Scrutiny of NZ’s human rights record is coming here, and we should welcome it
- Press Conference of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Ms. Leilani Farha
- Visit of the United Nations independent human rights expert on housing
- Wellington and Auckland office closed
- New Zealand: housing crisis requires bold human rights response, says UN expert
- Chief Human Rights Commissioner welcomes findings from UN independent housing expert
- Chief Human Rights Commissioner criticises double standard in the public sector reform bill
- Human rights for the public service – but what about the rest of us?
- ‘Access to government services is a human right’ – Chief Human Rights Commissioner
- Parliament Petitioned to Take Australian Human Rights Abuses to UN
- Visit of the United Nations expert on the rights of older persons
- Education and Training Bill submission
- Tricia Keelan joins Commission as Pou Ārahi/Deputy Chief Executive
- How employers can benefit from transparency: EEO Commissioner
- February Tūrangawaewae Newsletter
- Race Relations Commissioner condemns Shane Jones’ comments against Indian communities
- Enshrine disabled children’s rights to an inclusive education
- Race Relations Day provides an opportunity for all of us to come together
- Event: Gender and Economic Equality for Women in New Zealand: Progress and Challenges
- New Zealanders Detained in Australia Call For NZ Government Action
- UN Expert calls for human rights action for older persons
- Disability Rights Commissioner welcomes findings from UN independent expert on older persons
- Christchurch Mosque Massacres – One year commemoration
- Human Rights Commission steps to manage effect of COVID-19
- Women’s Rights Commissioner welcomes law decriminalising abortion
- Structural reforms for children are yet to materialise into improved outcomes says Disability Rights Commissioner
- Closing our Auckland and Wellington offices to the public until further notice
- Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt tested positive for COVID 19
- COVID-19: Human Rights and Duties to the Community
- Employers urged to act in good faith during COVID-19 crisis
- A letter to all New Zealanders from the Commissioners of the Human Rights Commission on our response to COVID-19
- Human Rights Checklist for disaster preparedness, prevention, and recovery responses
- Concerns about rights of people in detention during response to COVID-19
- Value the support workers
- Unsafe at home? Reach out for help says Women’s Rights Commissioner
- Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon and the Human Rights Commission acknowledge the passing of Dr Huirangi Eruera Waikerepuru
- Speaking to the Environment Committee on the Urban Development Bill
- Inspection of secure aged care facilities welcomed by Chief Commissioner
- Access to healthcare for terminal and acute patients must be safeguarded
- Questions to ask of residential facilities caring for your loved ones
- Human rights and Te Tiriti need to be part of COVID-19 response
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- Large number of human rights enquiries and complaints related to COVID-19
- Tune in to the Race Unity Speech Awards, 11-17 May
- Human Rights Commission deeply concerned about COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill
- Under Level 2 of the COVID-19 response our offices will continue to be closed
- Submission on the 'Accessible Streets' rules package
- Independent oversight to ensure the rights of disabled people are upheld during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Shovel ready projects must help build an inclusive society
- Teacher Aides’ pay rise helps value educating disabled students
- Value and respect your workers to help rebuild economy – EEO Commissioner
- Government needs to strengthen its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights in COVID-19 response
- Let’s rebuild to make a more inclusive world
- Human Rights Commission warmly welcomes Disability Rights Commissioner’s re-appointment
- Auditor-General review findings of failings in PPE distribution is no surprise, says Disability Rights Commissioner.
- Human Rights Commission issues report on “rainbow” human rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Latest report on torture finds persistent issues in places of detention
- Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has offered his condolences to the family of Constable Matthew Dennis Hunt
- Fast-Track Consenting Bill needs to change to address entrenched discrimination and inequities says EEO Commissioner
- New human rights data show New Zealand is falling short
- Human Rights Commission welcomes NZ co-hosting FIFA’s women’s world cup (FWWC) 2023
- Disabled Young People and Life in Lockdown COVID19
- Disability rights report highlights systemic inequities and opportunities for real change
- Condolences go to our friends and colleagues at the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission
- New research reveals large number of Kiwis are experiencing unequal pay
- New Foreign Nationals Package Inadequate
- New data on sexual orientation and gender identity will ensure healthcare, education and workplaces can better serve rainbow communities
- Government must listen to Muslim community about the Attack on Christchurch Mosques
- Fresh calls for national plan to address family violence
- Racism is no joke campaign launched to fight racism against Asian New Zealanders
- New campaign says ‘give no voice to racism’
- Education and training bill change on physical restraint a win for disability advocacy
- New law explicitly affirms human rights of public officials – but silent on the human rights of everyone else
- Commission welcomes Bill to end Female Genital Mutilation
- Human Rights Commission welcomes repeal of offensive Part 4A law
- COVID-19 recovery must not leave women behind says EEO Commissioner
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- Te Kāhui Tika Tangata takes another step to becoming a Te Tiriti-based organisation
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