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Source: Human Rights Commission
By Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner
This first appeared in The Press on 25 November 2020.
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Human rights in relation to COVID-19
Source: Human Rights Commission
Learn about your human rights in relation to COVID-19
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China: Disqualification of Hong Kong lawmakers deals another blow to rule of law
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Responding to the disqualification of four opposition members of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) on “national security” grounds, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific...
High time to make te reo a core subject in our schools
Source: Human Rights Commission
This was originally published on February 2 2022 in Stuff.co.nz.
By Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon
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Why pay transparency is crucial to empower vulnerable workers – EEO Commissioner
Source: Human Rights Commission
Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo briefed the Education and Workforce Committee on why pay transparency was absolutely necessary to...
Covid-19: G20 leaders must not repeat their failure over equal access to vaccines
Source: Amnesty International NZ
G20 leaders meeting in Rome must put aside greed and selfishness and ensure the fair global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, said...
Botswana
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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Costa Rica
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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People in prison must be protected from COVID-19
Source: Amnesty International NZ
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Canada
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
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