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Employers offered family violence model policy
Monday, 2 July 2018, 11:58 am | Human Rights Commission
2 July 2018: The Human Rights Commission congratulates a group of pioneering employers who have published a model workplace policy on family violence and encourages other firms to take it up. More >>
WHO moves on transgender classification welcomed
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 4:16 pm | Human Rights Commission
AN INTERNATIONAL health agency’s removal of transgender identities from its list of mental disorders should be reflected in legislation currently before the New Zealand Parliament, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) says. More >>
Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 9:27 am | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the support shown in Parliament last night for legislation that would see family violence policies introduced in New Zealand workplaces. More >>
Let’s stop punishing mothers - EEO Commissioner
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 11:26 am | Human Rights Commission
Women who take time out to have children deserve better from the businesses which employ them, the Human Rights Commission says. More >>
Changes at Human Rights Commission
Friday, 25 May 2018, 11:18 am | Human Rights Commission
Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero will be the acting head of the Human Rights Commission from today. More >>
Issues faced by Rainbow community need ongoing collaboration
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 3:13 pm | Human Rights Commission
17 May 2018: The Human Rights Commission has applauded parliament’s raising of the bi, intersex, rainbow and transgender flags to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), but has reiterated the need for ... More >>
Human Rights Commission welcomes report
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 2:11 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) says it accepts all the recommendations Judge Coral Shaw has made, and is already actioning some of the changes she suggests. More >>
Risks to human rights inherent in technological advances
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 4:13 pm | Human Rights Commission
09 May 2018: Rapid advances in digital technology, including the use of new analytical techniques to process data and inform decision-making, need to balance benefits with risks to human rights the Human Rights Commission says. More >>
New trial in Mid-Central to give disabled people more say
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 4:34 pm | Human Rights Commission
New trial in Mid-Central designed to give disabled people more say 26 April 2018: A trial designed to give disabled people more say in what they want and need from the disability support system is being welcomed by the Human Rights Commission. Disability ... More >>
UN supports call for a human rights based housing strategy
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 4:39 pm | Human Rights Commission
4 April 2018: The United Nations has supported calls for New Zealand to adopt a human rights based national housing strategy. More >>
Priority issues for disabled New Zealanders welcomed
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 9:49 am | Human Rights Commission
Priority issues for disabled New Zealanders welcomed by Disability Rights Commissioner The List of Issues about New Zealand’s compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been welcomed by the Human Rights ... More >>
NZers come together to celebrate Race Relations Day
Friday, 9 March 2018, 1:30 pm | Human Rights Commission
9 March 2018: Kiwis’ positive attitudes to our increasingly diverse communities are shining through as groups throughout the country finalise plans to celebrate Race Relations Day. More >>
End of Life Choice Bill poses significant risks to disabled
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:23 pm | Human Rights Commission
End of Life Choice Bill poses significant risks to disabled New Zealanders 7 March 2018: Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero says the End of Life Choice Bill undermines years of work to change perceptions of disabled people in New Zealand ... More >>
Good Employer data released
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 3:41 pm | Human Rights Commission
7 March 2018: Data released today by the Human Rights Commission shows a positive shift from Crown entities to meet their obligations as good employers but demonstrates more needs to be done to incorporate employees with disabilities. More >>
Commission welcomes Cabinet announcement on BORA amendment
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 10:55 am | Human Rights Commission
27 February 2018: The Prime Minister’s announcement regarding an amendment to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act (BORA) has been welcomed by the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Human Rights Commission supports review
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 6:32 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission supports the announcement from Minister of Justice Andrew Little for a review regarding internal sexual harassment claims. More >>
Delivering pay equity for mental health workers positive
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 5:02 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Government’s announcement that it will enter pay equity talks with unions representing mental health workers is a positive move, says the Human Rights Commission. More >>
Decision overturning care ruling welcomed by HRC
Friday, 9 February 2018, 3:30 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the decision by the Court of Appeal to overturn the Ministry of Health’s ruling about how much a mother received for caring for her son full-time. More >>
An important moment in the history of human rights
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 12:50 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for Children Tracey Martin that there will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care. More >>
HRC mourns community leader Hashem Slaimankhel
Monday, 29 January 2018, 1:46 pm | Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission has paid tribute to Auckland community leader and advocate Hashem Slaimankhel who was murdered by terrorists while visiting Afghanistan. “We have lost a great New Zealander. A humble man and a leader who worked and volunteered ... More >>
