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Learning Support Action Plan to inclusive schooling
Friday, 26 July 2019, 4:35 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the release of the Learning Support Action Plan 2019 – 2025 and new investment as a step in responding to the diverse needs of disabled young people. More >>
Human Rights Commissioners visit Ihumātao
Friday, 26 July 2019, 3:37 pm | Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt and Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo are visiting Ihumātao this afternoon (Friday 26 July). “We are here to respectfully look, listen and learn,” said Paul Hunt. “The ... More >>
Commission welcomes new Race Relations Commissioner
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 9:40 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of a new Race Relations Commissioner, announced today by Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
HRC and SIA get DVFREE tick
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 9:25 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Social Investment Agency (SIA) have both been awarded the DVFREE (Domestic Violence Free) Tick this week from Shine, New Zealand’s specialist domestic violence non-for-profit. More >>
Human Rights Commission supports business leaders’ stand
Monday, 8 April 2019, 6:56 pm | Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission supports business leaders’ stand against racism Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has praised the business leaders who are taking a public stand against racism in the workplace. A group of New Zealand business leaders ... More >>
Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt on the events in Chch
Friday, 15 March 2019, 7:13 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission issue the following statement in response to the unprecedented violent attacks at the Masjid Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch from Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt; “The reports we are hearing from Christchurch ... More >>
Breach of human rights highlights need for right to privacy
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:13 pm | Human Rights Commission
The findings from State Services Commission’s Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants shows the need for stronger protections to safeguard human rights, especially privacy says Chief Legal Advisor Janet Anderson-Bidois. More >>
Pacific women paid lowest in New Zealand’s Public Service
Friday, 14 December 2018, 1:15 pm | Human Rights Commission
Pacific women paid lowest in New Zealand’s Public Service A pay gap of 21% for Pacific women working in the public service is alarming and needs to be addressed urgently, says Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina ... More >>
New Zealand needs to take a human-rights based approach
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 7:30 pm | Human Rights Commission
Acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero will highlight significant human rights issues in New Zealand with United Nations member states in Geneva this week. More >>
Transformational change needed to reform Education system
Friday, 7 December 2018, 7:53 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the release of the Tomorrows Schools Independent Taskforce: “Our schooling futures: Stronger Together’ Report. More >>
New accessibility work programme an important step
Friday, 7 December 2018, 9:07 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the announcement of a new government work programme focussing on accessibility. More >>
Human Rights Commission calls for new body
Saturday, 1 December 2018, 10:11 am | Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission calls for new body to ensure pay transparency The Human Rights Commission is calling for a new independent body to be set up to ensure transparency in reporting about pay equity. More >>
Human Rights Commission welcomes Supreme Court judgment
Friday, 9 November 2018, 2:57 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the Supreme Court’s judgment in the landmark case of the Attorney-General v Taylor. More >>
Human Rights Commission welcomes Law Commission report
Friday, 26 October 2018, 4:37 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission supports advice from the Law Commission that abortion should be removed from the Crimes Act 1961 and incorporated into health services legislation. More >>
Two new Commissioners for the Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 5:06 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of two new Commissioners, announced today by Justice Minister Andrew Little. More >>
HRC welcomes changes to Funded Family Care
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 12:29 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the announcement by the Government that it intends to repeal Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and to consider changes to Funded Family Care. More >>
EEO Commission comment on Equal Pay Amendment Bill
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 12:41 pm | Human Rights Commission
“It is encouraging that pay equity moved a step forward with the introduction to Parliament of the Equal Pay Amendment Bill on the day the country celebrated 127 years of women’s suffrage. Pay equity is a right that the suffragists pressed for ... More >>
125 years on – Still Striving for Equality
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 2:11 pm | Human Rights Commission
Auckland, 19 September 2018 Today the Human Rights Commission premieres its Suffrage 125 video – Still Striving for Equality , which features a former Prime Minister, a former Governor General, and a Supreme Court Judge. More >>
Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer
Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 1:16 pm | Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new offer to buy properties in the Christchurch earthquake residential red zones. “The offer of 100 percent of ... More >>
Concern for those in aged care facilities without consent
Monday, 20 August 2018, 9:47 am | Human Rights Commission
A new report published by the Human Rights Commission raises concerns about the legal and human rights safeguards for an estimated 5000 elderly New Zealanders in secure dementia units and psychogeriatric facilities. More >>
