Honouring our refugees
Source: Human Rights Commission REFUGEES who have resettled in New Zealand should be acknowledged as some of the bravest, kindest and most resilient people amongst us, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says. Today is World Refugee Day, which honours refugees’ strength and courage, and encourages awareness of and support for those who have had […]
Read More →WHO moves on trans classification welcomed
Source: 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 NZ Parliament, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) says. Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) published online the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which places all […]
Read More →The importance of changing attitudes about disability
Source: Human Rights Commission My name is Paula Tesoriero. I am the NZ Disability Rights Commissioner, responsible for protecting and promoting the human rights of disabled New Zealanders. Various international reports conclude that people with disabilities face worse outcomes than others: we generally have poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates […]
Read More →Human Rights Commission supports review – Chief Commissioner David Rutherford
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Human Rights Commission supports review – Chief Commissioner David Rutherford Human Rights Commission supports review – Chief Commissioner David Rutherford February 22, 2018 The Human Rights Commission supports the announcement from Minister of Justice Andrew Little for a review regarding internal sexual harassment claims. The review will […]
Read More →Move to deliver pay equity for mental health workers positive, says Commission
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Move to deliver pay equity for mental health workers positive, says Commission Move to deliver pay equity for mental health workers positive, says Commission February 14, 2018 The Government’s announcement that they will enter pay equity talks with unions representing mental health support workers is a positive […]
Read More →Human Rights Commission welcomes Court of Appeal decision overturning care ruling
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Human Rights Commission welcomes Court of Appeal decision overturning care ruling 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. Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero […]
Read More →Human Rights Commission welcomes Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care: “An important moment in the history of human rights”
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Human Rights Commission welcomes Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care: “An important moment in the history of human rights” Human Rights Commission welcomes Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care: “An important moment in the history of human rights” February […]
Read More →New Zealand Holocaust survivors inspire award winning Anti-Racism Campaign
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: New Zealand Holocaust survivors inspire award winning Anti-Racism Campaign New Zealanders who survived the Holocaust have helped inspire the Human Rights Commission’s anti-racism campaigns. Tomorrow marks UN Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the German Concentration and Extermination camp, Auschwitz. In New […]
Read More →ANZ supports Human Rights Commission campaign to Give Nothing to Racism
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: ANZ supports Human Rights Commission campaign to Give Nothing to Racism ANZ is taking a stand against racism in New Zealand by being the first business to join the Human Rights Commission’s ‘Give Nothing To Racism’ campaign. The campaign encourages people to address small acts of racism […]
Read More →Attitudes towards students with disabilities must change, Commission says
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Attitudes towards students with disabilities must change, Commission says The recent case of an autistic boy having to move schools due to bullying is a clear indication that more has to be done to change attitudes towards children with disabilities and address bullying in schools, says the […]
Read More →Can wedding services be refused to same sex couples?
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Can wedding services be refused to same sex couples? It is unlawful for anyone to deny goods or services to the public, or to provide them on less favourable terms or conditions, because of any of the 13 grounds of discrimination (including sexual orientation) in the Human […]
Read More →10 highlights from the year in human rights
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: 10 highlights from the year in human rights 2017 has been a big year for the Commission and for human rights in New Zealand. We’ve been able to achieve some incredible things and bring attention to a number of important issues – this wouldn’t have been possible without […]
Read More →An open letter to all New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: An open letter to all New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner Proud to be Me. Today we start a campaign that’s about 24% of our population. Nearly a quarter of us live with disability. Mothers, fathers, children, grandchildren. Of all ethnicities, incomes and living across […]
Read More →Family Violence Policies in workplaces must be supported by legislation, Commission says
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Family Violence Policies in workplaces must be supported by legislation, Commission says The Human Rights Commission has reiterated its support for legislation that would see family violence policies introduced in all New Zealand workplaces. Equal Employment Opportunites Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue says that White Ribbon Day is […]
Read More →International Reporting
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: International Reporting What is international reporting and why does New Zealand take part? New Zealand has signed up to be a party to a number of covenants, treaties and declarations. Countries that are a party to these are reviewed every four years or so by the relevant […]
Read More →Taika’s challenge to Kiwis to Give Nothing to Racism takes out top honours
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Taika’s challenge to Kiwis to Give Nothing to Racism takes out top honours New Zealand’s first nationwide anti-racism campaign Give Nothing to Racism has won top honours at the Asia-Pacific Communications Awards taking out the supreme award for the best communications campaign by an NGO, association or institution. An […]
Read More →Ombudsman’s Final Opinion emphasises importance of monitoring best practice delivery
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Ombudsman’s Final Opinion emphasises importance of monitoring best practice delivery A Final Opinion released by the Ombudsman has emphasised again the need for regular monitoring of schools when it comes to the use of seclusion, the Human Rights Commission says. The Final Opinion, released by Ombudsman […]
Read More →Where to next for children’s rights
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Where to next for children’s rights Calls from the Children’s Commissioner to ensure that children and the rights of children are at the heart of policy and legislative reform are supported by the Human Rights Commission. The UNCROC Monitoring Group, which the Human Rights Commission is part […]
Read More →Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission November 6, 2017 The Human Rights Commission has today welcomed news that the Government will be introducing legislation to extend the amount of Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks by 2020. […]
Read More →Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board November 1, 2017 News that the Government will halt the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill has been welcomed today […]
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