You can find out more about us and about our work. Large number of human rights enquiries and complaints related to COVID-19 Tune in to the Race Unity Speech Awards, 11-17 May Human Rights Commission deeply concerned about COVID-19 … Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero shares priorities for 2020. Equality and Human Rights Commission Can a celebrant or church minister refuse to marry a same sex couple? Making Complaints – a guide for mental health service users, Vision, mission, values and statutory responsibilities, Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero MNZM, Chief Human Rights Commissioner Professor Paul Hunt, EEO Commissioner Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo, Acting Chief Executive, Muaausa Pele Walker. If you have a general enquiry, or want to give feedback on our work, please use the form below. Language Line, an interpreting service, is available. If you are unhappy with the service EASS has provided please follow the EASS complaints process. Paula Tesoriero: Pacific culture is New Zealand’s culture, so let’s treat it that way, An open letter to all New Zealanders from Paula Tesoriero, Disability Rights Commissioner, Joining together to get ahead of bullying, Appointment of two new Commissioners for the Human Rights Commission, Dr Jackie Blue's speech at the Muslims at work in New Zealand Summit, Open disability forum to be held in Wellington this month, Commission welcomes youth justice age raise, Human rights in action: a bit of wood, some goodwill - and free cocktails, UN report says NZ must improve in many areas, EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Address to the Pay Equity Forum, Cannes and Documentary Edge film festivals: giving faces to the faceless, Commission calls for cross party accord on housing, Challenges for Women in the Employment Process - EEO Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue, If you use racism to try to win on the sports field you've already lost, Serious Concerns about human rights and the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, 'Massive Hikoi' welcomed by Human Rights Commission, Commission congratulates Louise Nicholas ANZAC of the Year, Increasing the refugee quota is humanity in action, Homelessness part and parcel of Christchurch social crisis, MPs announce cross-party working group on LGBTI rights, We must get some guts, we must increase our refugee quota, Kiwi teens would benefit from Documentary Edge - Jackie Blue, Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Lecretia Seales. Race Relations Commissioner pays tribute to the Kiwis behind a series of events to celebrate Race Relations Day . If you need help or guidance on a discrimination or human rights matter which has affected you please contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS). What legislation promotes and protects human rights? Seclusion and Restraint: Do you want to share your experience? Enray, poverty and the sustainable development goals. 2-6 Salisbury Square This impacted the set period of time that people had to 1) make a complaint to the Commission, and 2) submit a Section 26 appeal to the Chief of the Commission and Tribunals. International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015: A Wrap-up, Paul Gibson: Building Global Foundations for New Attitudes to Including Disabled People, Violence against women and children a major problem for NZ, Housing project includes houses catering for disabled, Community News: Supported Decision Making Hui, Step it up for Gender Equality - International Women's Day 2016, NZ Defence Force joins Global Gender Equity pledge welcomed, Human Rights Commission calls for urgent reform of New Zealand adoption laws, Security Review Report - well judged, proportionate, New Zealand’s human rights record faces review by UN Committee, The right to work in just conditions is a human right, Survey’s questions about Maori New Zealanders biased, NZ Defence Force commended for challenging its own culture, Good Employer Review of Crown Entities Update Is Now Live, David Rutherford's Statement To The UN Human Rights Committee, World Down Syndrome Day: Recognising Value In All Lives, Susan Devoy: Race relations a talk worth having, Race Relations Day: it's always a good time to talk race relations. Why it matters that New Zealand could receive its first LGBTI+ recommendation before the UPR, Human rights and well-being need to be at the centre of Government’s reform agenda, Chief Human Rights Commissioner urges Government to treat poverty as a human rights issue, "It is imperative we do not lack conviction" — Chief Commissioner, 17 recommendations from the United Nations Universal Periodic Review on disability, Ombudsman’s investigations will ensure the voices of people with learning disabilities are heard, Our people, our cultures, our languages - O tātou iwi, ō tātou ahurea, ō tātou reo, Government seeks feedback on Universal Periodic Review Recommendations, Karanina Sumeo: It's time to end the secrecy over unequal pay, “We condemn violence and hatred of any sort and join the rest of new Zealand in deep sorrow for those affected by these awful events. Correspondence Unit … Race Relations celebrated throughout New Zealand, Assisted dying in NZ given 'orange light' by human rights watchdog, Dame Susan Devoy joining International Women’s Day celebrations, Ka whakanuia te whakawhanaungatanga-ā-iwi puta noa i Aotearoa, Paul Gibson: The Paralympics and visibility, Kiwis lead world in human rights protection, Spencer v Attorney General: decision on disabled New Zealanders and their caregivers welcomed, Advocating for women’s rights at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62), Ka eke panuku te hui UNDRIP a te Kōmihana, EEC Commissioner Dr Jackie Blue: Waitangi Day Speech, Emma Watson calls for equality during UN speech, Request for public feedback on NZ's Draft Eighth CEDAW report, Microagressions are real, and they're more harmful than you might think, New trial in Mid-Central designed to give disabled people more say, Employment Relations Amendment Act has come into force, The Human Rights Commission responds to Julia Sloane's allegations against Race Relations Commissioner, Opportunities and threats to human rights inherent in technological advances, UNDRIP conference a success for Commission, Student asks "do we not bleed" in speech finals, Dame Susan Devoy celebrates International Women's Day with young Muslim leaders, Commission releases guidelines for prioritisation of vulnerable insurance customers, Commission welcomes report, commits to implementation, Innovation the loser in gender imbalance in New Zealand businesses, Ongoing consultation and collaboration key to addressing issues faced by Rainbow community, Speech: New Horizons for Women Trust Award Ceremony, Rugby: Former rugby boss David Rutherford says game needs more women in positions of power, Accession to UN convention significant development for disabled New Zealanders, Human Rights Commission delighted with Supreme Court result, Race, unity and justice statement by youth and supporters who attended Race Unity Conference, New Disability Rights Commissioner makes early impact in role, Disability Rights Commissioner speech on the End of Life Choice Bill, Australians show solidarity with Muslims online, Race Relations Day 2015: Big Change Starts Small, UN urges our Government to protect the rights of intersex children, UN recommendations on the rights of New Zealand children with disabilities welcomed, RIAA Report a timely reminder of the value of investing in human rights, Celebrating Diversity in our kitchens and our communities, Let’s stop punishing mothers - EEO Commissioner, Race Relations Commissioner keen to help resolve concerns held by Sikh New Zealanders‏, Human Rights Commission pays tribute to Helen Kelly: A great New Zealander, Facing our nation's history is critical to our nation's future, We strongly support right to freedom of speech, Human Rights Commission welcomes Mediaworks statement, Combating Mental Illness Stigma with Young People’s Ideas, Time to honour those who fought for the human rights of gay NZers, Human Rights Commission concerned about the safety of children in schools, Commission welcomes progress on family violence legislation, Human Rights Commission pays tribute to New Zealanders sharing their personal stories of Racism, Commission keen to see continued action to address issues faced by intersex community, The importance of changing attitudes about disability, Disability Rights Commissioner asks the Government if schools with seclusion practices retain its confidence, Commission welcomes Police 'Roastbusters' apology as first step, Measuring must lead to better management of gender pay gap, WHO moves on trans classification welcomed, 181st anniversary of New Zealand's declaration of independence, Commission pleased to see equal pay legislation go back to the drawing board, Governor General to host Race Relations Day celebrations at Government House, Employers offered family violence model policy, Invitation to consult with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Race Relations Commissioners and Conciliators mark significant anniversary, Cyber-bullying Bill passes second reading in parliament, All kiwi homes are vulnerable, if property rights aren’t better protected says Commission, Equality at work is improving but at a glacial pace, Commission offers support to NZ Rugby investigation, Paid Parental Leave increase announcement welcomed by Commission, New Zealand examined by the UN’s CEDAW Committee, Commission welcomes Government’s commitment to ban seclusion in schools, Attitudes need to change when it comes to racial discrimination, Gender-based violence, employment, gender pay gap, exploitation and trafficking, health and data collection are top issues for women, Family violence policies a must for all businesses, Upholding women’s rights at the United Nations, Commission launches first Business and Human Rights Forum, UN women’s rights committee calls for new strategy on violence against women and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Family Court, New domestic violence law will help victims, NZ Rugby can learn a lot from heartland rugby unions, Tūrangawaewae: Interview with the Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples reminder of action needed on UNDRIP, Women, people of all ethnicities urged to stand for local sports committees, Shortland Street episode highlights need for balanced Down syndrome information, Indigenous Peoples’ Day time for recommitted efforts, Community News: Supported Decision Making Guide Launched, The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Commission urges New Zealanders to look to civil defence experts for earthquake guidance, Birth certificate changes welcomed by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people, Newsletter: Free speech, workplace family violence, the UN committee on women’s rights, Equality at Work in 2018, Commission mourns the passing of Erima Henare, Study reveals Kiwis need to celebrate contribution of seniors, Concern for those held in aged care facilities without consent, Applications open for funding to attend Indigenous Rights meetings, Taika’s challenge to Kiwis to Give Nothing to Racism takes out top honours, Intolerant religious speeches are not welcome here - Dame Susan Devoy, Nationwide tour for #DoubleTheQuota announced, Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer, David Rutherford: New Zealand's chance to get a disaster recovery right, Commission pays tribute to tireless human rights campaigner Joan Macdonald, Commission raises concerns for elderly New Zealanders in secure dementia units and psychogeriatric facilities, Nationhood to Neighbourhood Garden Party Photo Gallery, Christina Noble – Fighting For Children's Rights, Focusing on the rights of women and girls in the Pacific, Historic step forward for gender equality with implementation of Pay Equity Recommendations, This is Aotearoa New Zealand: Get used to it - Dame Susan Devoy, Businesses and workplaces encouraged to adopt policies that address family violence, People who speak out against hatred are everyday heroes, Let quake outcasts move on says Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Human Rights Commission releases Suffrage 125 video, New Zealand children must be safe at school: without exception, Raising the Bar: Women in Law and Business, Intelligence and Security Bill good effort, but scrutiny needed, Newly drawn Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill welcomed, Freedom of expression underpins NZ way of life, Family Violence Policies in workplaces must be supported by legislation, Commission says, EEO Commissioner comment on Equal Pay Amendment Bill, Countering Terrorist Fighters Bill needs amending to better protect human rights, Erihapeti Rehu-Murchie: A woman of incredible mana, Commission supports call for independent inquiry into the abuse of New Zealanders in state care, Human Rights Commission welcomes changes to Funded Family Care, Leave No One Behind: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2016, Commission expresses concern over KiwiSaver investment reports.