Inclusion matters – on the playing field too! It doesn’t cost anything to make a complaint and you don't need a lawyer to make a complaint, If you are not sure if you can make a complaint about something, you can contact the Commission’s National Information Service by phone on 1300 656 419 or by email to, We can only accept written complaints. Authority to Act.doc (to be completed electronically), Authority to Act.pdf (to be completed by hand). What happened, where did it happen and who did it? Reach out for help says Women’s Rights Commissioner, Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon and the Human Rights Commission acknowledge the passing of Dr Huirangi Eruera Waikerepuru, Speaking to the Environment Committee on the Urban Development Bill, Inspection of secure aged care facilities welcomed by Chief Commissioner, Access to healthcare for terminal and acute patients must be safeguarded, Questions to ask of residential facilities caring for your loved ones, Human rights and Te Tiriti need to be part of COVID-19 response, Meng Foon: Covid-19 coronavirus fear no excuse for racism, 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 Public Health Response Bill, Under Level 2 of the COVID-19 response our offices will continue to be closed, Submission on the 'Accessible Streets' rules package, Independent oversight to ensure the rights of disabled people are upheld during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shovel ready projects must help build an inclusive society, Teacher Aides’ pay rise helps value educating disabled students, Value and respect your workers to help rebuild economy – EEO Commissioner, Government needs to strengthen its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights in COVID-19 response, Let’s rebuild to make a more inclusive world, Human Rights Commission warmly welcomes Disability Rights Commissioner’s re-appointment. The Commission will continue to respond to inquiries and receive discrimination complaints. Please enable scripts and reload this page. The Constitution is the highest law in the country and it was adopted to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. Human rights for the public service – but what about the rest of us? 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In that form, you will need to explain what happened to you in writing (max. Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance. Representative forms. History of the New Zealand Sign Language Act, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics, Monitoring the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Monitoring the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Independent Monitoring Mechanism on the Disability Convention, Social Change Campaign to Improve Attitudes to Disability, An Inclusive Model for our Education System, Addressing Violence and Abuse against Disabled People, Monitoring the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Monitoring the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Monitoring the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Monitoring the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Review of Human Rights issues relating to SOGIESC, Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill, A new legal framework for privacy, data and technology, Goal Eight: Decent Work & Economic Growth, Goal Nine: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Goal Eleven: Sustainable Cities & Communities, Goal Twelve: Responsible Consumption & Production, Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal Seventeen: Partnerships for the Goals, Community News: Nominations for the Woman of Distinction Award, Bill enshrines powers of Human Rights Commission, The Human Rights Commission pays tribute to outgoing Human Rights Commissioners, Labyrinth of Lies - 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The first step in filing a human rights complaint is telling us what happened, why it happened, and where you were when it happened. The Commission is taking precautionary measures in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. 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. Please note that all questions marked with an astrisc (*) are compulsoray and hence needs to be completed to ensure that the Commission receives your complaint and can deal wirh it effciently and appropriately. Seclusion and Restraint: Do you want to share your experience? Please Choose...I was firedI was demotedI was not promotedI did not receive a serviceI was harassedI had accessibility problems at workI had accessibility problems when receiving a serviceI was not accommodated at workI was not accommodated when receiving a serviceOther. The UN human rights complaint process is a last resort. 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.