MIL-OSI New Zealand: 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 →MIL-OSI New Zealand: 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 →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation
Source: Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation 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. “This is an idea whose time has come,” says Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue as […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: We strongly support right to freedom of speech
Source: Human Rights Commission By Paula Tesoriero, acting Chief Human Rights Commissioner. I am concerned at recurring speculation that the Human Rights Commission is campaigning to limit free speech. Those who hold this view say we want to ban “disharmonious” or hate speech aimed at certain religions, and to make such comments an offence. They […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Can the Human Rights Commission be fixed?
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Can the Human Rights Commission be fixed? Dr Bryce Edwards. Concerns about bigotry and harassment in New Zealand are ongoing, or even rising. Yet the primary state agency that deals with these issues – the Human Rights Commission – has been discredited and is in turmoil. The latest ministerial report is […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Commission welcomes report, commits to implementation
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Commission welcomes report, commits to implementation 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.Judge Shaw’s recommendations are in a report commissioned by Justice Minister Andrew Little in February. This […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Student asks “do we not bleed” in speech finals
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Student asks “do we not bleed” in speech finals Year 13 student Hena Dugh of Hastings’ Girls High School has won the National Final of the Race Unity Speech Awards. Hena’s speech challenged us to recognise our common humanity, asking “If you tickle us, do we not […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Race Relations celebrated throughout New Zealand
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Race Relations celebrated throughout New Zealand Race Relations Day captured the imagination and participation of many New Zealand communities this year, with more than 35 events in centres from Invercargill to Northland. And despite the “day” in the title, celebrations of diversity extended from February to May. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Ka whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi puta noa i Aotearoa
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Ka whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi puta noa i Aotearoa Ko te Rā Whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi tērā ka titia ki te mahara i te mahi a ngā tini hapori o Aotearoa i tēnei tau, arā, i ngā kaupapa e 35, nuku atu, mai i Muriwhenua tae atu ki Murihiku. Nā, ahakoa […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: A letter from Chair Sir Anand Satyanand
Source: Human Rights Commission – Press Release/Statement: Headline: A letter from Chair Sir Anand Satyanand This week the Chair of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care, Sir Anand Satyanand published the following letter, asking all New Zealanders to share their views on the draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission to […]
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