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Clarification on scholarships for men and women
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 5:08 pm | Human Rights Commission
Scholarships for women, men and other groups offered by charitable trusts are exempt from the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993. More >>
The Brain Gain: Top 10 check list for employers
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 2:24 pm | Human Rights Commission
Employers of skilled migrants in New Zealand have identified a top ten check list for successful workplace relations. More >>
Tribunal finds ACC inconsistent w Bill of Rights
Monday, 19 May 2008, 5:00 pm | Human Rights Commission
A human rights tribunal ruling has found that a section of Accident Compensation law is inconsistent with the right to freedom from discrimination as affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, 1990. More >>
Disability Convention: new treaty comes into being
Monday, 5 May 2008, 11:27 am | Human Rights Commission
The tyranny of distance can make New Zealand seem a long way from the centres of world power and decision-making. More >>
EEO Commissioner: women locked out of boardroom
Monday, 31 March 2008, 2:44 pm | Human Rights Commission
The lockout of women from company boardrooms is undermining corporate governance, according to the New Zealand Census of Women’s Participation 2008 published today. More >>
Districts responsible for migrant workers’ rights
Thursday, 27 March 2008, 2:16 pm | Human Rights Commission
Rural communities need to take seriously their responsibility to protect the rights of migrant workers, says the Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. He was speaking at the Timaru Ethnic Council Race Relations Day dinner Tuesday evening. More >>
Family friendly job policy challenge
Friday, 7 March 2008, 2:42 pm | Human Rights Commission
Women should be asking all political parties in an election year about their family-friendly employment policies, says EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor. More >>
Lack of diversity in local government a concern
Tuesday, 4 March 2008, 9:43 am | Human Rights Commission
The ethnic representation of our local government bodies is still a far cry from the diverse communities they serve. More >>
Landmark year for language learning
Thursday, 21 February 2008, 2:32 pm | Human Rights Commission
Last year was a landmark year for languages in New Zealand and provides a strong foundation for further progress says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. More >>
Racial discrimination poll lowest in seven years
Monday, 18 February 2008, 2:09 pm | Human Rights Commission
The proportion of people who believe Asians, recent immigrants and refugees are discriminated against is the lowest it has been since tracking began seven years ago, according to a UMR research poll conducted for the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Two new Human Rights Commissioners appointed
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 4:30 pm | Human Rights Commission
Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointment of two new part-time Human Rights Commissioners – Karen Johansen and Jeremy Pope. More >>
Educator and legal expert join Commission
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 3:54 pm | Human Rights Commission
An experienced educator, Karen Johansen, and an international legal expert Jeremy Pope, have been appointed as new part-time Commissioners, adding to the expertise and experience available to the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Treaty developments significant over the past year
Monday, 4 February 2008, 8:58 am | Human Rights Commission
Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said today there had been significant developments in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi and indigenous rights in the past twelve months. More >>
Simple law change would improve transgender lives
Friday, 18 January 2008, 10:27 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is calling for an amendment to legislation that would allow transgender people to obtain birth certificates and passports that reflect their gender identity and sex. More >>
Review shows busy year for interfaith activities
Thursday, 17 January 2008, 4:49 pm | Human Rights Commission
A section of the 2007 Race Relations Report will be released at an Interfaith workshop hosted by Auckland City this Saturday. More >>
Commission welcomes transport accessibility target
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 1:25 pm | Human Rights Commission
The inclusion of accessibility targets in the New Zealand Transport Strategy discussion paper is a significant milestone towards implementing fully accessible public transport, the Human Rights Commission said today. More >>
Disabled people want to work
Friday, 30 November 2007, 5:20 pm | Human Rights Commission
While it is important to acknowledge important advances for disabled workers in New Zealand, serious challenges remain, said Commissioner Robyn Hunt, on the eve of International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December. More >>
de Bres: New Zealand needs to go multilingual
Monday, 26 November 2007, 8:08 am | Human Rights Commission
A concerted effort is needed to increase knowledge and use of a diverse range of languages in New Zealand says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. More >>
A day for men to remember and reflect
Friday, 23 November 2007, 1:49 pm | Human Rights Commission
In the lead up to White Ribbon Day on Sunday, Human Rights Commissioner Joy Liddicoat says it’s time for New Zealand men to reflect on the tragedy of domestic violence. More >>
Statement on the Electoral Finance Bill
Monday, 19 November 2007, 1:42 pm | Human Rights Commission
Several significant changes to the Electoral Finance Bill go some way to addressing the Human Rights Commission’s concerns about freedom of expression and citizen’s rights to participate. More >>
