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  • About
    • Vision, mission, values and statutory responsibilities
    • Our story
    • What the Commission does
    • Commissioners and senior leadership
      • Former Chief Executive Cynthia Brophy
      • Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero MNZM
      • Chief Human Rights Commissioner Professor Paul Hunt
      • EEO Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo
      • Acting Chief Executive, Muaausa Pele Walker
      • Meng Foon - Race Relations Commissioner
      • Rebecca Elvy
    • Corporate and accountability information
    • Work with us
      • Our vacancies
      • Rainbow Standard certification
  • Your rights
    • What are human rights?
      • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    • National human rights institutions
    • Our legislation
    • National Plan of Action
    • Disability rights
      • History of the New Zealand Sign Language Act
    • Indigenous rights
      • The history of Māori Language
  • Our work
    • Learn about human rights education
      • Human Rights and You - Ō Tika Tangata
    • Race relations
      • Racial discrimination
      • Migrants, refugees and newcomers
      • Right to language and culture
      • Religion
    • Economic, social and cultural rights
      • Your rights
      • Using your rights
      • Our work
      • Housing
      • Health
      • Education
      • Social security
      • Water
      • Canterbury Recovery
      • The Right To Work
      • Improving Equal Employment Opportunities in the public service
    • Business
      • Human rights and your organisation
      • Guidance for workers
      • Case studies
      • International standards on human rights
      • Business and human rights issues
    • People with disabilities
      • Our work
      • More info
      • Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
      • Korowai Whaimana Programme
      • Te Urunga Award for inclusiveness
      • Disabled Children's Right to Education
      • The Right to Sign: New Zealand Sign Language and Human Rights
      • The Accessible Journey
      • Korowai Whaimana
      • Disabled People’s Rights Reports
      • International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December
      • Insurance and the Human Rights Act Guidelines
      • Payments for Providing Care for Disabled Adult Family Members
      • Health insurance premiums and the Human Rights Act
      • World Down Syndrome Day
    • Indigenous rights
      • Using your rights
      • Our work
      • More info
    • Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Sex Characteristics
      • FAQs
      • Your Rights
      • Our Work
      • Your Right to Complain
      • Other Contacts
      • Resources
      • The Inquiry into Discrimination Experienced by Transgender People
      • Trans people: facts & information
    • Women
      • Sexual Harrasment
      • Breastfeeding
      • Aged care
      • Suffrage 125 Anniversary
    • Torture and detention
      • Monitoring Places of Detention
    • Privacy, data and technology
      • Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill
      • The Right To Privacy In The Digital Age
    • The Global Goals
      • Goal One: No Poverty
      • Goal Two: Zero Hunger
      • Goal Three: Good Health & Well-being
      • Goal Four: Quality Education
      • Goal Five: Gender Equality
      • Goal Six: Clean Water & Sanitation
      • Goal Seven: Affordable & Clean Energy
      • Goal Eight: Decent Work & Economic Growth
      • Goal Nine: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
      • Goal Ten: Reduce Inequalities
      • Goal Eleven: Sustainable Cities & Communities
      • Goal Twelve: Responsible Consumption & Production
      • Goal Thirteen: Climate Action
      • Goal Fourteen: Life Below Water
      • Goal Fifteen: Life On Land
      • Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      • Goal Seventeen: Partnerships for the Goals
    • Further work
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    • What you can complain about
      • Age
      • Colour, Race, Ethnic or National origion
      • Disability
      • Employment status
      • Ethical belief
      • Family status
      • Marital status
      • Political opinion
      • Religious belief
      • Sex
      • Sexual orientation
    • How to make a complaint
      • New Zealand Sign Language Resources
    • Advice and support
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Accommodating disability and religious beliefs
      • Bullying, harassment and/or violence at school
      • English only in the workplace
      • Accommodation, property, landlords and human rights
      • ACC and age discrimination
      • Caring for disabled adult family members
      • Clubs and the Human Rights Act
      • Funeral arrangements
      • Human Rights and Redundancy
      • Job application questions
      • Maori Party and the Human Rights Act
      • Moko: your rights
      • Positive actions to achieve equality
      • New Zealands official languages
      • Prisoners’ rights
      • Racially offensive comments
      • Reviewing decisions
      • The School Ball
      • Smoking and human rights
      • Wearing cultural, religious or national items
      • Immigration and Human Rights
      • Can wedding services be refused to same sex couples?
      • Can a celebrant or church minister refuse to marry a same sex couple?
      • Family Violence and the Human Rights Act
    • Making Complaints – a guide for mental health service users
  • International reporting
    • Universal Periodic Review
    • Women’s Rights
    • Racial Discrimination
    • Rights of Disabled People
      • Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
    • Economic, social and cultural rights
    • Indigenous Rights
    • Civil and Political Rights
    • Other conventions and international reporting mechanisms
      • International networks and projects
      • Periodic Review of New Zealand's compliance with the Convention Against Torture
  • News
    • 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
    • Pay gap reducing efforts need to be redoubled
    • Dame Grace Hollander: An extraordinary New Zealander
    • HRC invites Ministry of Education to work to better engage disabled New Zealanders in policy design
    • Paula's Pānui - One month in
    • Briefing to the Incoming Minister
    • Kia tika kia pono kia pūmau - Perfecting the partnership
    • Auckland Mayor Gives Nothing to Racism
    • Public Sector Equal Employment Opportunity review
    • Mental health in places of detention
    • Commission welcomes Canterbury Rugby's position on racial intolerance
    • Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities welcomed
    • Human Rights Commission welcomes Simon Xu to the team
    • Play Your Part For Safer Internet Day
    • 10 highlights from the year in human rights
    • Indigenous Rights Information Series starting in September
    • Conference an opportunity to develop the pathway forward for indigenous rights
    • Reflections from the Disability Rights Commissioner
    • Event: Presentation On The Persecution Of Gay Men And Lesbians Under The Third Reich
    • Insight into the Kristine Bartlett equal pay case
    • 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
    • Attitudes towards students with disabilities must change, Commission says
    • HRC urges New Zealand Government to do the right thing for asylum seekers
    • Richard Tankersley – “I stopped playing rugby because I’m gay”
    • 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
    • Prevention is better than cure
    • Commission’s Strategic Communications Specialist receives Harmony Award
    • Education programme about Disability Convention being developed
    • New Zealand Holocaust survivors inspire award winning Anti-Racism Campaign
    • Being a small person matters
    • Seclusion and Restraint review about to get underway
    • Human Rights Commission mourns the loss of humanitarian and community leader Hashem Slaimankhel
    • New Zealand’s 12th Diversity Forum focused on the future
    • A Whole Town Learned Sign Language To Surprise A Hearing Impaired Resident
    • Rugby recommendations provide clear pathway forward
    • He Whakamaharatanga te Rā mō ngā Iwi Taketake he mahi anō e whai mana ai te UNDRIP
    • Remembering 22 February, 5 years on
    • Human Rights Commission welcomes Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care: "An important moment in the history of human rights"
    • Māori children denied basic human rights
    • Living in the red zone
    • Refreshed A – Z Pre Employment Guide released
    • Human Rights Commission welcomes Court of Appeal decision overturning care ruling
    • David Rutherford: Terrorists win if our privacy is lost
    • Auckland Human Rights Commission office move
    • Move to deliver pay equity for mental health workers positive, says Commission
    • Commission pays tribute to Briar Bentley
    • August Tūrangawaewae
    • Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Dr Ranginui Walker
    • Human Rights Commission supports review - Chief Commissioner David Rutherford
    • NZ Sign Language for final leaders debate a great way to kick off International Week of the Deaf
    • Commission welcomes Cabinet announcement on BORA amendment
    • That's Us Race Relations Campaign Launches
    • The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand
    • First Superdiversity Stocktake
    • Commission welcomes report, invites Ministry response
    • Commission welcomes Canterbury Rugby's decision on racial abuse
    • Community News: Fulbright Forum - Embracing & Advancing Diversity
    • Why the disability questions in this year’s census are so important?
    • HRC to report to the UN on New Zealand's compliance with the ICCPR
    • New Zealanders asked to add signatures to open letter to NZ Rugby
    • Paula's Pānui - 8 weeks in
    • Good Employer data released
    • Advice and training needed to change internal culture following NZ Rugby investigation
    • Treaty x Thirty
    • The Tasman Sea got a little smaller this morning
    • End of Life Choice Bill poses significant risks to disabled New Zealanders
    • 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
    • March Tūrangawaewae
    • Commission welcomes Government overhaul of family violence laws
    • Priority issues for disabled New Zealanders welcomed by Disability Rights Commissioner
    • Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner keeps pressure on, when it comes workplace equality and women’s rights
    • Commission becomes first public sector agency to achieve the Rainbow Tick
    • Advocating for Women’s rights at the United Nations
    • Respecting human rights makes good business sense
    • State schools still not on target to give all children access
    • UN Committee supports calls for a human rights based national housing strategy
    • Racism not just a rugby problem
    • Hate starts small but so does hope - dob in desecrators of Jewish graves
    • Commission welcomes first human trafficking conviction
    • Waitangi Day Speech - Dame Susan Devoy
    • A letter from Chair Sir Anand Satyanand
    • New Human Rights Advisor – Pasifika joins Commission
    • UN Committee reviews New Zealand's treatment of children
    • Mixed report card for NZ’s human rights record in Geneva
    • December Tūrangawaewae
    • GAYTM attack sad but the show will go on in full swing
    • Let other New Zealanders know their racist words are not OK - Race Relations Commissioner
    • World Down Syndrome Day - a chance to change attitudes
    • Commission welcomes new 1 in 3 Be Free app
    • Human Rights Commissioner Richard Tankersley's Waitangi Day speech
    • State Care Abuse inquiry pressure grows
    • Seclusion and Restraint: Do you want to share your experience?
    • Better data collection is crucial if we are going to reduce bullying in our schools.
    • Race Relations celebrated throughout New Zealand
    • Dame Susan Devoy joining International Women’s Day celebrations
    • OPCAT Annual Report Released
    • Assisted dying in NZ given 'orange light' by human rights watchdog
    • Ka whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi puta noa i Aotearoa
    • Spencer v Attorney General: decision on disabled New Zealanders and their caregivers welcomed
    • 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)
    • Historic conviction quashing Bill passes
    • Emma Watson calls for equality during UN speech
    • Ka eke panuku te hui UNDRIP a te Kōmihana
    • EEC Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Waitangi Day Speech
    • New trial in Mid-Central designed to give disabled people more say
    • Microagressions are real, and they're more harmful than you might think
    • Request for public feedback on NZ's Draft Eighth CEDAW report
    • Women at Work
    • Employment Relations Amendment Act has come into force
    • Opportunities and threats to human rights inherent in technological advances
    • 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 welcomes report, commits to implementation
    • Innovation the loser in gender imbalance in New Zealand businesses
    • Dame Susan Devoy celebrates International Women's Day with young Muslim leaders
    • Commission releases guidelines for prioritisation of vulnerable insurance customers
    • Speech: New Horizons for Women Trust Award Ceremony
    • Changing of the guard
    • 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
    • New Disability Rights Commissioner makes early impact in role
    • Human Rights Commission delighted with Supreme Court result
    • Race, unity and justice statement by youth and supporters who attended Race Unity Conference
    • Accession to UN convention significant development for disabled New Zealanders
    • Disability Rights Commissioner speech on the End of Life Choice Bill
    • UN urges our Government to protect the rights of intersex children
    • Australians show solidarity with Muslims online
    • Race Relations Day 2015: Big Change Starts Small
    • RIAA Report a timely reminder of the value of investing in human rights
    • Celebrating Diversity in our kitchens and our communities
    • UN recommendations on the rights of New Zealand children with disabilities welcomed
    • Changes at Human Rights Commission
    • Race Relations Commissioner keen to help resolve concerns held by Sikh New Zealanders‏
    • Facing our nation's history is critical to our nation's future
    • Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Helen Kelly: A great New Zealander
    • Let’s stop punishing mothers - EEO Commissioner
    • Combating Mental Illness Stigma with Young People’s Ideas
    • New Zealand childcare costs concerning
    • Human Rights Commission welcomes Mediaworks statement
    • We strongly support right to freedom of speech
    • Time to honour those who fought for the human rights of gay NZers
    • Race unity crucial for young NZers
    • Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation
    • Human Rights Commission concerned about the safety of children in schools
    • Human Rights Commission pays tribute to New Zealanders sharing their personal stories of Racism
    • 21 March – a day of human rights
    • The importance of changing attitudes about disability
    • Commission keen to see continued action to address issues faced by intersex community
    • Disability Rights Commissioner asks the Government if schools with seclusion practices retain its confidence
    • WHO moves on trans classification welcomed
    • 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
    • Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board
    • 181st anniversary of New Zealand's declaration of independence
    • April Tūrangawaewae Newsletter
    • Governor General to host Race Relations Day celebrations at Government House
    • Invitation to consult with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
    • Employers offered family violence model policy
    • Race Relations Commissioners and Conciliators mark significant anniversary
    • Commission offers support to NZ Rugby investigation
    • Cyber-bullying Bill passes second reading in parliament
    • All kiwi homes are vulnerable, if property rights aren’t better protected says Commission
    • Equality at work is improving but at a glacial pace
    • Commission welcomes Government’s commitment to ban seclusion in schools
    • Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission
    • New Zealand examined by the UN’s CEDAW Committee
    • The Harmful Digital Communications Bill
    • Gender-based violence, employment, gender pay gap, exploitation and trafficking, health and data collection are top issues for women
    • Attitudes need to change when it comes to racial discrimination
    • Family violence policies a must for all businesses
    • Dr Apirana Mahuika (1939 – 2015)
    • Upholding women’s rights at the United Nations
    • March Tūrangawaewae
    • Commission launches first Business and Human Rights Forum
    • Why is the gender pay gap rising?
    • Where to next for children’s rights
    • ‘Muslims at Work’ Summit
    • UN women’s rights committee calls for new strategy on violence against women and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Family Court
    • NZ Rugby can learn a lot from heartland rugby unions
    • New domestic violence law will help victims
    • Tūrangawaewae: Access to education
    • Rainbow issues take centre stage
    • Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples reminder of action needed on UNDRIP
    • Women, people of all ethnicities urged to stand for local sports committees
    • Tūrangawaewae: Interview with the Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
    • Shortland Street episode highlights need for balanced Down syndrome information
    • Indigenous Peoples’ Day time for recommitted efforts
    • Ombudsman’s Final Opinion emphasises importance of monitoring best practice delivery
    • Community News: Supported Decision Making Guide Launched
    • NZ Sign Language Week 2015
    • Birth certificate changes welcomed by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people
    • The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    • Commission urges New Zealanders to look to civil defence experts for earthquake guidance
    • Avoiding the First Week Blues
    • Commission mourns the passing of Erima Henare
    • Community News: Equal Pay Regional Tour
    • Newsletter: Free speech, workplace family violence, the UN committee on women’s rights, Equality at Work in 2018
    • Study reveals Kiwis need to celebrate contribution of seniors
    • Race hate incident apology welcomed
    • Taika’s challenge to Kiwis to Give Nothing to Racism takes out top honours
    • Applications open for funding to attend Indigenous Rights meetings
    • Concern for those held in aged care facilities without consent
    • Intolerant religious speeches are not welcome here - Dame Susan Devoy
    • Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer
    • Nationwide tour for #DoubleTheQuota announced
    • Following the Ancestors
    • Commission raises concerns for elderly New Zealanders in secure dementia units and psychogeriatric facilities
    • Commission pays tribute to tireless human rights campaigner Joan Macdonald
    • David Rutherford: New Zealand's chance to get a disaster recovery right
    • Nationhood to Neighbourhood Garden Party Photo Gallery
    • Focusing on the rights of women and girls in the Pacific
    • Historic step forward for gender equality with implementation of Pay Equity Recommendations
    • This is Aotearoa New Zealand: Get used to it - Dame Susan Devoy
    • Christina Noble – Fighting For Children's Rights
    • Let quake outcasts move on says Chief Human Rights Commissioner
    • People who speak out against hatred are everyday heroes
    • Businesses and workplaces encouraged to adopt policies that address family violence
    • Human Rights Commission releases Suffrage 125 video
    • September Tūrangawaewae Newsletter
    • Intelligence and Security Bill good effort, but scrutiny needed
    • Raising the Bar: Women in Law and Business
    • New Zealand children must be safe at school: without exception
    • 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
    • Freedom of expression underpins NZ way of life
    • NZ Mainstream media can do better
    • Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie: A woman of incredible mana
    • 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
    • Human Rights Commission welcomes changes to Funded Family Care
    • Commission expresses concern over KiwiSaver investment reports
    • Race relations is a DIY Job: Do it yourself Mate!
    • Leave No One Behind: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016
    • Joining together to get ahead of bullying
    • Paula Tesoriero: Pacific culture is New Zealand’s culture, so let’s treat it that way
    • An open letter to all New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner
    • Wairarapa kids break largest haka record
    • HRC submission on end of life matters
    • Open disability forum to be held in Wellington this month
    • Dr Jackie Blue's speech at the Muslims at work in New Zealand Summit
    • Appointment of two new Commissioners for the Human Rights Commission
    • 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
    • Paula's Pānui October
    • 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
    • Cannes and Documentary Edge film festivals: giving faces to the faceless
    • Autism Awareness Day
    • 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
    • Serious Concerns about human rights and the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
    • 'Massive Hikoi' welcomed by Human Rights Commission
    • Commission congratulates Louise Nicholas ANZAC of the Year
    • MPs announce cross-party working group on LGBTI rights
    • Increasing the refugee quota is humanity in action
    • Homelessness part and parcel of Christchurch social crisis
    • "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
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