Applying New Zealand’s international human rights commitments, particularly those in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, can help in resolving the situation at Ihumātao, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt says. Read More
"While courts around the world have grappled with the idea of coercion…we are saying it’s ok for our Bill in New Zealand for one doctor to make that assessment." Read More
Climate change poses enormous human rights challenges in the Pacific and within Aotearoa New Zealand. It places responsibilities on governments and every one of us. Read More
The Human Rights Commission applauds the Waitangi Tribunal’s call to repeal the law banning prisoner voting. Read More
A greater understanding of our indigenous language may help many New Zealanders better understand what is at the heart of events unfolding at Ihumātao Read More
This report provides the final update on progress against the second Universal Periodic Review cycle. Read More
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