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Last Publication Date: 1 Oct 2012
This is the first joint thematic review to be conducted under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture mandate in New Zealand and looks at…
In December 2011 the Commission released and sought public feedback on The Wider Journey discussion document, about accessibility of the built environment, access to official information…
In December 2011 the Commission released The Wider Journey discussion document, which raised issues relating to the built environment, independent voting processes and access to information.…
In December 2011 the Commission released and sought feedback on The Wider Journey discussion document, which raised issues relating to the right to vote, accessibility of…
Last Publication Date: 1 Jul 2012
The notion of everyone getting a fair go is a deep-rooted principle of New Zealand society. This perhaps arose from New Zealand’s migrant origins in seeking…
Last Publication Date: 1 Jun 2012
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission (NZHRC) has in the reporting period taken seriously its role in monitoring the State Party’s implementation of the Convention on…
This is the first report of the UNCROC Monitoring Group for the Deputy Chief Executives Social Sector Forum. It focuses on matters relevant to the ‘implementation’…
Last Publication Date: 1 May 2012
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission’s decision to hold this Inquiry was prompted by two significant concerns. The first relates to the low pay, the undervaluing,…
Last Publication Date: 1 Mar 2012
The year 2011 was dominated by the Canterbury earthquakes, the hosting of the Rugby World Cup, the environmental consequences of the foundering of the container ship…
This is the fifth year the Human Rights Commission has reviewed and analysed the reporting of good employer obligations by Crown entities. Under the Crown Entities…
