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MasSiVe Hikoi welcomed by Human Rights Commission
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 12:06 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is welcoming this week’s MasSiVe hikoi led by Kiwi men who oppose sexual violence. More >>
Using racism to win means you've already lost
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 11:00 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is urging everyday New Zealanders to stand up to racist sports fans and players. More >>
Giving faces to the faceless
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 2:19 pm | Human Rights Commission
Powerful films and unforgettable documentaries can highlight human rights in ways speeches and documents never will says Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. More >>
Joining together to get ahead of bullying
Friday, 22 May 2015, 12:45 pm | Human Rights Commission
Releasing the updated 2015 Bullying Prevention Guidelines on Pink Shirt Day at Silverstream School, Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Mr David Rutherford said he is confident that the drive to stop bullying across New Zealand schools is really gaining ground. More >>
UN report says NZ must improve in many areas
Monday, 18 May 2015, 3:35 pm | Human Rights Commission
Significant issues highlighted by the Human Rights Commission have been reflected in the most recent UN report on New Zealand’s human rights performance. More >>
Education is fundamental to the wellbeing of our children
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 12:39 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is concerned at allegations officials are trying to access information held by schools to locate and deport students’ family members. “Education is a basic human right, the most powerful tool we can give New Zealand ... More >>
Human Rights Commission mourns the passing of Erima Henare
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 2:07 pm | Human Rights Commission
“A tireless leader whose many life achievements include safeguarding New Zealand’s only indigenous language, we mourn the sad and sudden loss of a great son of Ngati Hine,” says Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy. “Last year Erima called ... More >>
Human Rights begin at home - ANZAC of the Year
Friday, 24 April 2015, 8:59 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has congratulated New Zealand’s 2015 ANZAC of the Year, Louise Nicholas. More >>
It's never OK to touch someone without their permission
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 4:23 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has supported an open letter from the National Council of Women to Prime Minister John Key. “It’s never OK to touch someone without their permission. There are no exceptions,’” said Human Rights Commissioner Dr ... More >>
Commission calls for cross party accord on housing
Friday, 17 April 2015, 12:02 pm | Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford today supports calls for all political parties to agree to a cross party accord to address the “very serious” issues facing New Zealand with respect to adequate housing. More >>
Blue: Open Letter on Feminism to Paul Henry
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 2:11 pm | Human Rights Commission
You are wrong. Feminism hasn’t come further than Hillary Clinton and Helen Clark, feminism will only ever go as far as they and other women go. More >>
NZ Mainstream media can do better - Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 14 April 2015, 12:19 pm | Human Rights Commission
New Zealand’s mainstream media need to make sure they include the voices of the very people they report on says the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Race hate incident apology welcomed
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 11:47 am | Human Rights Commission
An ugly incident of racial abuse on a Wellington bus last week has led to an apology from the perpetrator and expressions of forgiveness from some Kiwi Muslim leaders. “It’s encouraging to see this turnaround in such a short time, I’m very pleased ... More >>
Governor General to host Race Relations Day celebrations
Friday, 20 March 2015, 1:27 pm | Human Rights Commission
Events to celebrate Race Relations Day are already taking place across the country and this Saturday Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae will be hosting a Nationhood to Neighbourhood Garden Party. Young Kiwis from refugee and migrant communities will ... More >>
Commission welcomes Police "Roastbusters" apology
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 3:26 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed today’s Police apology and acknowledgement that officers let down victims and their families by failing to properly investigate the so called “Roastbusters”. More >>
Human Rights Commission welcomes Mediaworks statement
Monday, 16 March 2015, 4:01 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed a statement from Mediaworks chief executive Mark Weldon that two X Factor judges are no longer suitable to judge the reality show. “Whether we’re at work, at school or on stage at an X Factor talent show: ... More >>
Celebrating Diversity in our kitchens and our communities
Friday, 13 March 2015, 3:40 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is encouraging New Zealanders to share their culture and food to celebrate race relations day this year. More >>
Big Change Starts Small
Friday, 13 March 2015, 3:18 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has released a series of resources to celebrate Race Relations Day 2015. More >>
Human Rights Commission delighted with Supreme Court result
Friday, 13 March 2015, 12:20 pm | Human Rights Commission
The government should act swiftly and take an individualised approach to each of the families remaining in Christchurch’s Red Zone, says Chief Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the ‘Quake Outcasts’ ... More >>
Race unity crucial for young New Zealanders
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 12:41 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is urging young people from all cultures to take part in or attend the upcoming Race Unity Speech Competitions taking place in Christchurch and across the country at the end of March. “Our changing face is younger and more ... More >>
