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Catholic and Muslim Leaders Committed to Dialogue
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 8:59 am | Human Rights Commission
Leaders of New Zealand's Catholic and Muslim Communities remain committed to dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect, Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres said today. More >>
Tamil Youths Disappear In Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 11:37 am | Human Rights Commission
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - At least 50 ethnic Tamil youths and young adults have disappeared in Sri Lanka's embattled northern Jaffna district in the last month, a human rights official said Monday. More >>
Skill shortages open doors for women in trades
Monday, 11 September 2006, 8:53 am | Human Rights Commission
Skills shortages are prompting employers to buck the trend and employ female apprentices, according to a major new report on Modern Apprenticeships released today (Monday 11 September) by the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Commission Calls for Recognition of Victims’
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 1:27 pm | Human Rights Commission
Victims’ rights must be legally recognised in order to ensure their empowerment and participation in the criminal justice system, the Human Rights Commission told the Justice and Electoral Select Committee today. More >>
Leaders look at ways to retain older workers
Monday, 4 September 2006, 11:54 am | Human Rights Commission
The retention of workers in employment beyond retirement age is a key issue for a workplace leaders’ summit being held tomorrow in Wellington. The key leaders’ summit has been called by the Retirement Commissioner, Diana Crossan, and the EEO ... More >>
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko - August 2006
Friday, 1 September 2006, 11:54 am | Human Rights Commission
A Huge Week for Race Relations; Economic correctness gone mad?; NZ Journalism Training Organisation; NZ Driver Licensing Ltd; Migrant Support Services; Auckland Progressive Jewish Community; Cultural Awareness Trust; Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of ... More >>
Commission welcomes humane gesture for Zimbabweans
Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 4:39 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Government's decision to offer residency to Zimbabweans regardless of their health status has been welcomed by the Human Rights Commission as a sensible and humane gesture. More >>
First Human Rights Treaty of 21st Century
Monday, 28 August 2006, 2:49 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the news that a United Nations committee has reached agreement on a Convention on the rights of disabled people. More >>
Commission welcomes transgender announcement
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 4:06 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the release of a Crown Law opinion clarifying the position of transgender people under the Human Rights Act. More >>
Women’s Issues Top Agenda at Forum on Diversity
Sunday, 20 August 2006, 5:53 pm | Human Rights Commission
A forum on women and diversity in Wellington tomorrow has attracted so much interest that the venue has had to be changed twice to accommodate those registering. More >>
National Statement on Religious Diversity Proposed
Wednesday, 16 August 2006, 4:28 pm | Human Rights Commission
A national statement on religious diversity will be discussed next week at a forum of senior government representatives and religious leaders. More >>
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko
Monday, 31 July 2006, 12:37 am | 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 >>
Maori Language Week
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 1:38 pm | Human Rights Commission
Sport is the theme of this year's Maori Language Week (24-30 July) and once again all New Zealanders have the opportunity to "Give it a Go" to learn and use Te Reo Maori. More >>
NZ leads by example with anti-torture legislation
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 10:55 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed 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 >>
Repeal must be accompanied by education
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 3:54 pm | Human Rights Commission
Section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961 must be repealed, the Human Rights Commission told the Justice and Electoral Select Committee today. More >>
Human Rights Commission On the Bright Side
Friday, 30 June 2006, 6:04 pm | Human Rights Commission
Here are this month's acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner for positive contributions to race relations in New Zealand. More >>
Critical discussion on ethnic communities
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 2:23 pm | Human Rights Commission
A new journal is providing a space for intelligent and critical discussion of the issues facing ethnic communities. With articles written by key thinkers in the ethnic sector in New Zealand and overseas, the journal offers a refreshing and challenging ... More >>
New research and racial discrimination
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 9:38 am | Human Rights Commission
The release of new research clearly linking racial discrimination to the health of New Zealanders presents a challenge to us all, says Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres. More >>
Elder abuse denies human rights
Thursday, 15 June 2006, 3:04 pm | Human Rights Commission
Older people who suffer physical, psychological or financial abuse are denied basic human rights, says Human Rights Chief Commissioner, Rosslyn Noonan speaking on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today. More >>
Human Rights Issues for Immigration Review
Friday, 9 June 2006, 10:21 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has prepared a paper identifying the human rights issues that should be considered in the review of the Immigration Act. More >>
