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NGOCHR: A Call For Justice On Reported Murder Of 19 Year Old Gender Diverse Person In Fiji

Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:24 am | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

NGOCHR request that the full force of the State from Home Affairs, Fiji Police Force and Ministry for Health and Medical Services are brought to bear on this horrific case. More >>

Coalition: Fijians Reminded To Practice COVID Safety Measures Amidst Influx Of Travellers After Lifting Of Borders

Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 7:21 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is urging Fijians to continue practising public health safety measures for COVID 19 and take a cautious approach when travelling after the recent lifting of border restrictions by the government. An influx of travellers ... More >>

The NGOCHR Expresses Concern Over Bills Tabled In Parliament!

Friday, 5 March 2021, 6:11 am | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights feels that the proposed Police Bill 2020 is a disgraceful reflection on the Fiji Police Force The NGOCHR expresses concern over proposed Police Bill 2020 4/03/2021 The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is alarmed ... More >>

NGOCHR: Humane And Improved Planning Needed For Disaster Response

Saturday, 30 January 2021, 8:00 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) is concerned with the use of powers to enforce nation-wide curfew hours without proper processes and consultations. Fiji’s National Disaster and Management Office (NDMO) released an initial statement yesterday ... More >>

NGOCHR Fiji: Human Rights Day March

Wednesday, 9 December 2020, 7:06 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights has organised a march tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, to commemorate World Human Rights Day. The march will begin at 10 am from the Flea Market ending in a rally at Sukuna Park and is the culmination of the 16 Days ... More >>

IDAHOT: NGO Coalition On Human Rights Calls For Protection Of LGBTQI Rights

Sunday, 17 May 2020, 5:13 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

Today marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The day is marked worldwide to raise awareness on the discrimination and human rights violations faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) ... More >>

NGOCHR Condemns Excessive Force And Brutality Against Detainees

Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 11:48 am | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition for Human Rights (NGOCHR) expresses deep concern over the alleged assault by Corrections Officers, which led to the death of Jone Masirewa. The Coalition affirms that justice for Jone Masirewa’s death starts with an independent investigation. ... More >>

NGOCHR: Human Rights Day March Cancelled due to measles

Saturday, 7 December 2019, 11:28 am | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition for Human Rights has cancelled the Human Rights Day March scheduled for 10 December 2019 in Suva. The Human Rights Day March has been an annual event celebrating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the ... More >>

NGOCHR Condemns Violence against Women

Friday, 6 September 2019, 3:44 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) strongly condemns the recent killings of women by their intimate partners in Fiji. More >>

NGOCHR: Harassment and arrests of trade unionists must stop

Friday, 28 June 2019, 6:35 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition for Human Rights (NGOCHR) is deeply troubled with the last night's arrest of Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) National Secretary Felix Anthony. The continuous harassment and arrests of trade unionists must stop. More >>

Towards a Fiji that respects and protects human rights

Friday, 17 May 2019, 2:45 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

NGO Coalition on Human Rights in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia today. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NGO Coalition on Human Rights Towards a Fiji that respects and protects human rights NGOCHR: Protect ... More >>

NGOCHR condemns Christchurch terror attack

Monday, 18 March 2019, 8:01 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) is deeply saddened by the terror attack that took place in Christchurch on Friday and strongly condemns Islamophobia, all forms of violence, discrimination and terrorism. More >>

Fiji Judiciary Upholds Freedom of Expression

Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 6:22 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights welcomes the decision of the Judiciary. Section 17 of the Constitution guarantees the citizens of Fiji with freedom of speech, expression and publication. More >>

CSO meet UN High Commissioner on Human Rights

Saturday, 17 February 2018, 11:21 am | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

Twenty diverse civil society organisations from Fiji and the region together with the NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR), met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights- Mr. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Saturday 10th February. The CSO ... More >>

NGOCHR Calls for Protection of Journalists

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 5:08 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights calls for the respect of media freedom and the safety and protection of journalists. Three journalists from regional magazine, Islands Business were taken in for questioning by police during the weekend. The journalists ... More >>

NGOCHR: Respect & Protection of Human Rights

Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 6:13 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition for Human Rights is extremely concerned with recent reports of a political activist detained for several hours by the Police for commemorating International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, which was on the 26th of June. More >>

Troubling Developments

Sunday, 11 September 2016, 4:22 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition for Human Rights is deeply troubled with the arrests of prominent academics, trade unionists and political party representatives today. The recent arrests were related to the Pacific Dialogue event that was held on Monday 5th September. ... More >>

Coalition commends disaster response efforts

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 5:24 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

Coalition commends disaster response efforts, calls for national unity The NGO Coalition on Human Rights has joined the nation-wide efforts to assist those most affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston. The Coalition recognises that communities are the experts ... More >>

NGO Coalition on Human Rights disappointed

Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:03 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is disappointed with the new Constitution of the Republic of Fiji, released on 23 August 2013, and to be sent to the President for assent on 6 September 2013. More >>

NGO Coalition Concerned Over Constitutional Process

Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 2:37 pm | NGO Coalition on Human Rights

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is concerned at the extreme measures the interim administration is taking to pressure the constitutional process. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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