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Government To Respond To 259 Human Rights Recommendations
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 1:49 pm | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo says, “Addressing violence and abuse remains New Zealand’s most significant human rights issue affecting women. More >>
New Study Highlights Support Needed For People To Escape Religious Conversion Practices
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 4:57 pm | Human Rights Commission
Conversion practices are deliberate actions to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such practices are ineffective and have been shown to cause serious harm. Twenty-three survivors were interviewed ... More >>
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Pays Tribute To Sir Robert Martin MNZM
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 6:38 pm | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Sir Robert devoted his life to disability rights after living in institutions in his younger years, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga | Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker. More >>
Gang-patch Legislation ‘problematic For Human Rights’
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:43 pm | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the proposed Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill falls short on a range of human rights standards and is likely to have unintended consequences. A report from the Attorney-General found the measures ... More >>
Sexual Orientation Should Be Protected Under Hate Speech Laws
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 3:31 pm | Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission addressed whether New Zealand’s hate speech law is discriminatory, in court yesterday. The Court of Appeal heard the case brought by Russell Hoban, who is seeking a declaration from the Court that ... More >>
Court Of Appeal To Consider Whether Hate Speech Law Is Discriminatory
Monday, 8 April 2024, 1:56 pm | Human Rights Commission
On Tuesday 9 April 2024 the Court of Appeal in Wellington will hear a case brought by Russell Hoban against the Crown in Hoban v Attorney General . Mr Hoban is seeking a declaration that New Zealand’s hate speech law under s 61 of the Human Rights ... More >>
National Action Plan Against Racism Must Include Māori Experiences Of Racism
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 10:03 am | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
“Racism in Aotearoa has deep historical economic, cultural, social, political, and spiritual roots, enabled by individuals and within institutions. The ongoing harms to and losses for Māori, must therefore be addressed in a NAPAR if we truly ... More >>
Nationwide Campaign Inspired By Christchurch Communities
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 8:53 am | Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has launched a campaign with Ōtautahi Christchurch-based group, InCommon, to encourage people to look past stereotypes to find what they share in common. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/18f87370508e70965b40.jpeg" ... More >>
New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights Record To Face Global Spotlight
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 6:36 am | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Events and discussions with the Special Rapporteur Mr Calí Tzay will focus on the state of Indigenous rights in Aotearoa, & the foundational role of te Tiriti o Waitangi in the country’s constitution. More >>
Te Tiriti And Human Rights Issues In Aotearoa Raised With Diplomats In Wellington
Monday, 11 March 2024, 1:34 pm | Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
The need to protect the rights of mokopuna and children was a common theme shared with diplomats at an event hosted by Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission in Wellington. Māori and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) together with independent ... More >>
Employers Who Exploit Workers Should Face Effective Consequences, Says Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 6:01 pm | Human Rights Commission
EEO Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo has called for effective consequences for worker exploitation, and remedies for impacted workers. Dr Sumeo was responding to today’s release of the review report into administration of the Accredited Employer ... More >>
NZ Independent Monitoring Mechanisms Raise Human Rights Issues In Geneva
Friday, 16 February 2024, 10:06 am | Human Rights Commission
Inequitable treatment of Māori in places of detention, and a call for a moratorium on sterilisation of disabled children or adults in Aotearoa were two of the issues New Zealand independent monitoring mechanisms raised with United Nations member states ... More >>
Aotearoa’s Key Human Rights Issues Raised With United Nations Member States
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 11:55 am | Human Rights Commission
Constitutional protections, Indigenous peoples’ rights, and workers’ rights are the key human rights issues Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission raised with United Nations Member States in Geneva last night. The Commission and other ... More >>
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Welcomes Supreme Court Decision In Smith V Fonterra
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3:43 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Supreme Court decision allowing the Smith v Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and Others climate change case to go to trial is a welcome outcome, says Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission. The decision means that Mike Smith (Ngāpuhi, ... More >>
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Human Rights Under International Spotlight
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 10:38 am | Human Rights Commission
Universal Periodic Review 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand’s human rights record will be under the spotlight during the United Nation’s Human Rights Council’s five-yearly Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Civil society organisations and Te Kāhui Tika Tangata ... More >>
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Farewells Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 9:55 am | Human Rights Commission
Outgoing Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt brought a deep commitment to the dignity and mana of all people, says Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission. Hunt challenged the government to be accountable for its full range of human rights ... More >>
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Responds To Mini Budget
Friday, 22 December 2023, 3:12 pm | Human Rights Commission
“It is hard to see how some of the choices made for the mini budget will ensure human rights and a life of dignity for all, especially for those stuck in struggle town,” says Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo. ... More >>
Human Rights Commission Pays Tribute To Chief Commissioner Paul Hunt
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 4:09 pm | Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission recognises the outstanding contributions of Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt and Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo. Minister of Justice Hon Paul Goldsmith has confirmed ... More >>
Commission Presents Urgent Human Rights ‘must-do’ List
Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:03 am | Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has today launched a short film calling for the public and government to champion and protect human rights ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “Seventy-five years on, ... More >>
Julia Whaipooti To Take Up Shared Leadership Role At Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 2:45 pm | Human Rights Commission
'E kore e hekeheke he kākano rangatira' - 'A noble heritage will never perish'. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission proudly announces the appointment of Julia Amua Whaipooti (Ngāti Porou) as Tatau-Urutahi|shared leader. Julia brings ... More >>
