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NZ gov must act to protect asylum seekers on Nauru & Manus

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 9:28 am | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

PRESS RELEASE: NZ government must act to protect asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island More >>

Human Rights lawyers' concerns over Terrorist Fighters Bill

Friday, 28 November 2014, 12:57 pm | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

The Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill will dramatically erode human rights and civil liberties if passed in its current form, said the Human Rights Lawyer’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand (HRLA). More >>

HRLA Condemns Murder of Filipino Human Rights lawyer

Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 3:06 pm | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

Attorney Rodolfo R. Felicio, a member of the National Union of Peoples Lawyers , was gunned down while working on a land dispute in Rizal, east of Manila. Two caretakers of the disputed land were also injured in the attack. More >>

Happy World Food Day?

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 3:26 pm | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

We all love to eat, but make sure that as you celebrate World Food Day today you spare a thought today for those who don’t have enough to eat. ‘Across the world 842 million people still suffer from chronic malnutrition, including a growing number ... More >>

Marine Legislation Bill and Human Rights

Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 7:37 pm | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

Chairperson of the Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) Edward Miller has expressed concerns about the process and human rights implications of the Marine Legislation Bill, which was amended yesterday and now heads toward its third reading. More >>

Right to know about oil exploration

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 5:14 pm | Aotearoa Human Rights Lawyers Association

The government is planning to make the New Zealand public’s right to know about offshore oil drilling strictly discretionary. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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