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Commission launches first Business and Human Rights Forum
Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 10:37 am | Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 9 August: The Human Rights Commission will officially launch the three-day Business and Human Rights Forum at Parliament tonight, where world-leading experts on business and human rights will provide the key note address. More >>
Human Rights Commission supports NZ Rugby Investigation
Friday, 5 August 2016, 11:48 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has offered its support and expertise to the NZ Rugby-led investigation into an incident involving Chiefs Super Rugby team members this week. EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue has been in contact with NZ Rugby. “Our daughters ... More >>
New Zealand’s 12th Diversity Forum focused on the future
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 1:09 pm | Human Rights Commission
A former child soldier and refugee who is now an internationally renowned human rights lawyer will headline this year’s 12th Diversity Forum hosted by the Human Rights Commission at Te Papa Tongarewa. More >>
Time to honour those who fought for gay New Zealanders
Thursday, 28 July 2016, 2:59 pm | Human Rights Commission
Thirty years since the Homosexual Law Reform Bill became law, the Human Rights Commission says it’s time to honour those who fought for the human rights of gay New Zealanders. More >>
The value of investing in human rights
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 11:10 am | Human Rights Commission
27 July 2016: The Human Rights Commission has said a report, launched today by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), serves as a timely reminder of the value of investing in human rights for New Zealand businesses. More >>
Spencer vs Ministry of Health
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 10:08 am | Human Rights Commission
Spencer vs Ministry of Health: Human Rights Commission welcomes decision on disabled New Zealanders and their caregivers More >>
Commission welcomes new 1 in 3 Be Free app
Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 12:20 pm | Human Rights Commission
20 July 2016: The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the launch of a new app, which is set to empower more women to deal with, or escape, abusive or controlling relationships. More >>
Racism is not just a rugby problem, it's a NZ problem
Sunday, 17 July 2016, 8:36 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says racism isn’t just a rugby problem: it’s a New Zealand problem. More >>
Commission celebrates 30 years of Homosexual Law Reform Act
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 3:57 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission, in celebrating the 30 years of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, says it would be supportive of the Government ensuring those convicted for activity legalised by the Act, have their human rights restored. Human Rights Commissioner ... More >>
HRC welcomes Canterbury Rugby's decision on racial abuse
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 3:27 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Canterbury Rugby Football Union’s move to penalise a player who racially abused an opposing player during a game last month. More >>
Commission pays tribute to Briar Bentley
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 2:38 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has paid tribute to transgender community leader and passionate human rights advocate, Briar Bentley, who passed away this week. Human Rights Commissioner Richard Tankersley said Ms Bentley has made a lasting mark on ... More >>
Business and Human Rights top of upcoming Forum agenda
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 10:14 am | Human Rights Commission
5 July 2016: New Zealand isn’t immune to human rights violations and the leading experts on business and human rights are heading here next month to talk with kiwi businesses about how they can avoid committing them. More >>
Strengthening rights of disabled New Zealanders
Monday, 4 July 2016, 12:20 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was tabled in the New Zealand Parliament today. More >>
Dame Grace Hollander: An extraordinary New Zealander
Friday, 1 July 2016, 4:38 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has paid tribute to Dame Grace Hollander who passed away this week aged 94. More >>
Immigration NZ to introduce new policy following settlement
Friday, 1 July 2016, 4:14 pm | Human Rights Commission
Following settlement of a case with the Director of Human Rights Proceedings (The Director), Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has confirmed it is working on a policy for dealing with requests to amend personal information. In August 2015, the Privacy ... More >>
Public reporting needed to address gender pay gap
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 3:05 pm | Human Rights Commission
30 June 2016: The Human Rights Commission’s Tracking Equality at Work tool, which has been recently updated with 2015 data, illustrates the urgent need for public reporting on gender pay gaps. More >>
It's about student safety not a school's reputation
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 9:13 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says New Zealand schools must call the Police when students suffer serious assaults. More >>
Time to take in more refugees
Saturday, 18 June 2016, 1:06 pm | Human Rights Commission
As the world prepares to mark UN Refugee Day the Human Rights Commission has urged the Government to allow more refugees to enter New Zealand through other categories - particularly a new community sponsorship pilot that was unveiled this week. More >>
New Zealander elected to UN Disabilities Committee
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 8:36 am | Human Rights Commission
This morning New Zealander Robert Martin was elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN headquarters in New York. More >>
NZ Muslims and NZ HRC urge Kiwis to stand together
Monday, 13 June 2016, 5:05 pm | Human Rights Commission
NZ Muslims and NZ Human Rights Commission urge Kiwis to stand together against hatred in wake of Orlando shootings More >>
