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Action Needed to Halt Decline in Pacific Languages
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 3:40 pm | Human Rights Commission
There is an urgent need for further action to halt the decline in those Pacific Island languages where the majority of the population live in New Zealand, says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. More >>
Religious Diversity Statement Sparks Debate
Friday, 16 February 2007, 4:07 pm | Human Rights Commission
Public consultation on a draft national statement on religious diversity has attracted strong views from both religious and non-religious groups, says Victoria University Religious Studies Professor Paul Morris. More >>
Paper seeks feedback on Pacific human rights
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 2:26 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has worked with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to research a paper examining human rights mechanisms in a range of Pacific Island states. More >>
UN adoption of Disability Convention Welcomed
Thursday, 14 December 2006, 1:25 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the news that the Plenary of the General Assembly of the United Nations has adopted the International Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. More >>
Case studies provide weather map of human rights
Sunday, 10 December 2006, 1:01 pm | Human Rights Commission
A booklet of case studies released by the Human Rights Commission to mark International Human Rights Day tomorrow (December 10) provides a weather map of New Zealand’s human rights issues. More >>
HRC calls for nd to women's combat exemption
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 12:09 am | Human Rights Commission
The exemption relating to women in armed combat in the Human Rights Act 1993 should be removed, EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor told the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee today. More >>
E-accessibility vital says Commissioner
Friday, 1 December 2006, 5:15 pm | Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commissioner Robyn Hunt today welcomed the UN initiative of singling out e-accessibility as the theme for the International Day of Disabled Persons (3 December). More >>
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko - Nov 2006
Wednesday, 29 November 2006, 11:14 am | Human Rights Commission
Here are this month’s acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner for positive contributions to race relations in New Zealand. More >>
AUT students design human rights postcards
Friday, 24 November 2006, 2:30 pm | Human Rights Commission
Art and design students at the Auckland University of Technology have designed and published post cards to mark International Human Rights Day on December 10. The work can be seen at an exhibition open to the public at the Auckland office of the Commission ... More >>
Violence against women a human rights issue
Friday, 24 November 2006, 2:07 pm | Human Rights Commission
Violence against women is a violation of fundamental human rights, Human Rights Commissioner Joy Liddicoat said today in the lead-up to White Ribbon Day tomorrow. More >>
Commission Welcomes Passing of Anti-Torture Act
Thursday, 23 November 2006, 9:51 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the passing of legislation which enables New Zealand to ratify the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment. More >>
Comm'n backs abolishing min wage discrimination
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 2:28 pm | Human Rights Commission
Youth pay rates for 16 and 17-year-olds are discriminatory and breach the basic concept of equal pay for work of equal value, says EEO Commissioner, Dr Judy McGregor. More >>
Human Rights Commission - On the Bright Side
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 3:23 pm | Human Rights Commission
Kia ora. Anei te mihi ö te Kaihautu Whakawhanaunga ä Iwi, mo ngä mahi nui, mahi whakamana i te tangata i roto i ngä kaupapa Whakawhanaunga ä Iwi i Aotearoa. Here are this month’s acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner for positive ... More >>
Draft National Statement on Religious Diversity
Monday, 30 October 2006, 11:24 am | Human Rights Commission
Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres is inviting public feedback on a statement setting out the rights and responsibilities relating to religion and belief in New Zealand. More >>
Report reveals bias against older workers
Monday, 30 October 2006, 12:54 am | Human Rights Commission
Employers may be at substantial legal risk from age discrimination when short-listing applicants for jobs, warns EEO Commissioner, Dr Judy McGregor. More >>
Review of Insurance and the Human Rights
Friday, 20 October 2006, 1:41 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Commission is undertaking a review of its Guidelines on Insurance and the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA). In 1997 the Commission published guidelines to help insurers and consumers understand their rights and meet their responsibilities under the Act. More >>
All Whites will be all colours before long
Friday, 13 October 2006, 4:17 pm | Human Rights Commission
The All Whites, New Zealand's national soccer team, will be all colours before long if the present growth in ethnic soccer tournaments continues says Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres. More >>
Marlbrough Migrant Report Voice to Silent Minority
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 2:15 pm | Human Rights Commission
A new report on migrant social services in Marlborough is a timely wake-up call for the Marlborough community, says Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres. Settling in Marlborough was launched in Blenheim this week before an audience of over 150 ... More >>
Migrant Report Gives Voice to Silent Minority
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 2:13 pm | Human Rights Commission
A new report on migrant social services in Marlborough is a timely wake-up call for the Marlborough community, says Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres. More >>
Wide pay gap women’s biggest Suffrage Day concern
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 11:54 am | Human Rights Commission
The wide pay gap between the sexes means that pay equity must be a priority for women’s progress, says EEO Commissioner, Dr Judy McGregor today on Suffrage Day. “Women’s labour market participation is at its highest ever level which is fantastic in terms ... More >>
