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We all have a role to play in ending violence
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 2:20 pm | Human Rights Commission
Everyone has a responsibility to act to end violence in the community where they can, the Human Rights Commission said today. More >>
Cinema industry move welcomed by HRC
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 2:35 pm | Human Rights Commission
The introduction of new captioned screening technology, allowing a greater range of film titles to be screened far earlier than previously, is being welcomed by the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Wellington public transport complaint resolved
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:29 pm | Human Rights Commission
A meeting was held by the Human Rights Commission today to mediate a complaint made by a visually impaired boy concerning the use of his 'blind pass' on a Wellington Stagecoach bus. More >>
Attack highlights urgent need for driver training
Friday, 4 November 2005, 9:12 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission says an appalling attack on a 14 year old vision-impaired boy attempting to use a Wellington bus on Monday night highlights the urgent need for transport companies to provide disability awareness training for drivers. More >>
HRC: On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 4:12 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 contributions ... More >>
Barriers to public transport
Friday, 28 October 2005, 12:55 am | Human Rights Commission
Many disabled people without accessible public transport are trapped in a lifetime sentence of poverty, marginalisation and dependency says Chief Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan. They face enormous difficulties just getting to work, seeing the doctor, ... More >>
Widening pay gap a concern
Thursday, 13 October 2005, 3:36 pm | Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission Media Release 13 October 2005 Widening pay gap a concern The widening gap between men’s and women’s incomes is worrying and shows that more work needs to be done on pay equity, says EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor. “Women’s ... More >>
HRC: On the Bright Side
Tuesday, 4 October 2005, 1:04 pm | Human Rights Commission
For the launch of the Korero Maori website, 14 September 2005. A new interactive website, Korero Maori, was launched by Te Taura Whiri at the second annual Maori Language Week Awards on 14 September. More >>
Commission commends initiative behind new handbook
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 10:01 am | Human Rights Commission
The Funeral Directors Association has been commended by the Human Rights Commission for publishing a new handbook on death and dying in different cultures and religions. More >>
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko
Friday, 2 September 2005, 9:39 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 contributions ... More >>
Strong attendance at forum boost for diversity
Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 12:19 am | Human Rights Commission
The attendance by more than 400 people from around New Zealand at the national diversity forum yesterday has given renewed impetus to further harnessing the benefits of diversity and increasing intercultural understanding and links, says Race Relations Commissioner ... More >>
New book celebrates the value of older workers
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 10:17 am | Human Rights Commission
The active retention in the labour market of older workers beyond retirement could help ease the current skills shortage, says EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor. More >>
NZ Muslims' courage and determination praised
Monday, 8 August 2005, 10:09 am | Human Rights Commission
In a speech delivered at the launch of Islam Awareness Week this morning, Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres praised Muslim New Zealanders for not giving into prejudice during a very difficult time. More >>
HRC Speech: Launch of Islamic Awareness Week
Monday, 8 August 2005, 9:58 am | Human Rights Commission
Media Release: Speech by Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres at the launch of Islamic Awareness Week, Auckland University of Technology 8 August 2005 More >>
National Diversity Forum marks cemetery attacks
Friday, 5 August 2005, 5:00 pm | Human Rights Commission
A national forum aimed at strengthening cultural diversity is to be held later this month, a year after community representatives first met in Wellington to plan action in the aftermath of the desecration of two local Jewish cemeteries. More >>
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 4:03 pm | Human Rights Commission
On the Bright Side: Paenga Hihiko July/Hongongoi 2005 Here are this month’s acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner for positive contributions to race relations in New Zealand. More >>
Race Comm'er condemns attacks on Islamic Centres
Monday, 11 July 2005, 12:55 am | Human Rights Commission
Attacks on New Zealand Islamic centres over the weekend were a misdirected way of expressing anger at the London bombings, says Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres. More >>
On the Bright Side June/Pipiri 2005
Thursday, 30 June 2005, 4:19 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 >>
Call for ban on evidence obtained by torture
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 5:02 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission wants to see the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee use the Review of the Terrorism Suppression Act as an opportunity to include a specific ban on evidence known or believed to be obtained by torture. More >>
On the Bright Side - May 2005
Tuesday, 31 May 2005, 4:21 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 >>
