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Review into seclusion and restraint practices
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 1:22 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is leading a review into seclusion and restraint practices in New Zealand with funding from the United Nations. More >>
the start of real change in addressing pay equity
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 10:52 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the recommendations of the Joint Working Group for Pay Equity Principles, saying it signals the start of significant change in addressing pay equity and the realisation of a fundamental human right. More >>
Open Minds and Doors to People with Disabilities - HRC
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 5:06 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government’s Hidden Talent Tour to encourage employers to take on more New Zealanders with disabilities. More >>
HRC welcomes powerful diversity message
Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 2:42 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed today’s commitment to diversity and inclusion from the country’s major sporting organisations, led by New Zealand rugby. More >>
Gagana Samoa - a language of the future
Monday, 30 May 2016, 10:20 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has encouraged New Zealanders to celebrate Samoan Language Week 2016 – the first of seven Pacific language weeks to be observed this year year. More >>
Speech: Africa Day 2016
Monday, 30 May 2016, 10:11 am | Human Rights Commission
On behalf of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, it is a great honour to support the celebration of Africa Day here in Auckland: the 53rd commemoration of the founding of the African Union. More >>
Human rights implications in Substance Addiction Bill
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 12:40 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission supports the broad intent of the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill but says changes are needed to address significant human rights implications. More >>
Commission welcomes support for sexual violence victims
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 10:27 am | Human Rights Commission
19 May 2016: The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the Government’s announcement of $46 million over four years to support victims and prevent sexual violence. More >>
Commissioner welcomes Gender Stocktake figures
Monday, 16 May 2016, 1:10 pm | Human Rights Commission
16 May 2016: The New Zealand Human Rights Commission has today welcomed figures that show the highest ever percentage of women on state sector boards and committees. More >>
Human Rights Commission dealing with Whaleoil cartoon
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 2:22 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has confirmed it is dealing with a cartoon by BoomSlang published on the Whaleoil website through processes defined by the Human Rights Act. More >>
Call for voices in support of greater Maori representation
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 12:23 pm | Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 10 May 2016: Indigenous Rights Commissioner, Karen Johansen, has said that now is the time for meaningful conversations to take place around Maori participation and representation in Local Government. More >>
New Plymouth Mayor on the right side of history
Monday, 9 May 2016, 2:45 pm | Human Rights Commission
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd is an everyday hero and is disappointed but not surprised at the negative response he has faced from some New Zealanders. More >>
Commissioner commends RACS on Let’s Operate with Respect
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 1:56 pm | Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, 4 May 2016: EEO Commissioner, Dr Jackie Blue has commended The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) for their continued focus on dealing with discrimination, bullying and harassment in surgical practices in Australasia. More >>
ANZAC Day – a time to take a stand against hatred: Devoy
Friday, 22 April 2016, 1:11 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says ANZAC Day is a time for New Zealanders to remember those things our grandparents stood for and stand up against intolerance and prejudice. More >>
All children have a right to attend their local school
Monday, 18 April 2016, 12:49 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says New Zealand children have a right to attend their local school and more needs to be done to ensure this is a reality for disabled children. More >>
Partnership between Waikato Tainui and local schools welcome
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 11:45 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed an historic partnership between Waikato Tainui and local secondary schools. The Kawenata o te Mana Matauranga agreement will see local Maori history incorporated into curricula for students. More >>
We have failed our disabled children
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 4:33 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed the independent expert panel’s review of Child Youth and Family and looks forward to working alongside relevant agencies to realise the human rights of New Zealand children with disabilities. More >>
God Defend New Zealand is about standing up for each other
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 4:22 pm | Human Rights Commission
A speech that urges New Zealanders to embody our national anthem and stand up for others when they are racially abused has won this year’s New Zealand Race Unity Speech Competition. More >>
Look after each other: Don't be a Bystander
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 2:44 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has urged New Zealanders to look out for one another and to dob in violent criminals. More >>
Race Relations Day 2016
Monday, 21 March 2016, 2:40 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says more New Zealanders should be having conversations about diversity and race relations. More >>
