Human rights and responsibilities as important as ever in Alert Level 4
Source: Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is encouraging rights, responsibilities and respectful relationships to each other to be front of mind for New...
Malaysia: PM’s resignation must restore respect for freedom of expression and assembly
Source: Amnesty International NZ
The resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin follows months of political turmoil, economic hardship and a dramatic deterioration in human...
Under COVID alert level 4 our offices are closed
Source: Human Rights Commission
Under COVID alert level 4 our offices are closed
August 18, 2021
Under Level 4 of the COVID-19 response, our offices will be...
Afghanistan: International community must act decisively to avert further tragedy
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Responding to the collapse of the Afghan government following the seizure of power by the Taliban and the chaotic scenes at...
Hong Kong
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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Source: Human Rights Commission
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Source: Amnesty International NZ
Amnesty International is handing over 19,300 signatures to the Iranian Embassy in Wellington tomorrow morning (from 8.45am).
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Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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Source: Amnesty International NZ
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Source: Amnesty International NZ
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Successive Governments Responsible For Massive Breaches Of The Right To A Decent Home
Source: Human Rights Commission
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