Right to Education – what does this mean for us?
Education is a basic necessity for all people. It is a fundamental right. It is the primary means by which disadvantaged people can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully in their...
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Editorial
Commissioner Robyn Hunt We are nearly three months into 2010 and already there is a lot happening. I hope everyone had a pleasant holiday break, although it probably seems a long time ago now. A new...
View ArticleUNESCO frequently asked questions on the Disability Convention
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO recently published a new resource. It provides information in response to frequently asked questions about the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with...
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New CEO for DPA
Ross Brereton A new chief executive officer has been appointed to lead the Disabled Persons Assembly Inc (DPA) – Ross Brereton. Some people in the disability sector will be familiar with Ross from his...
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Te reo Māori translations of the Disability Convention
Hon. Tariana Turia E hari katoa ana te ngākau o Tariana Turia i te putanga mai o te whakamaoritanga o te Te Kawenata a te Kotahitanga o ngā Whenua o te Ao mō ngā Tika Tangata ā te Hunga Hauā. Last...
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Paul Gibson – Working for Better Health and Education
Paul Gibson Paul Gibson has his work cut out for him. Working at the policy and strategic level, he’s tackling two of the biggest areas affecting disabled people’s lives: health and education. Paul is...
View ArticleThe current state of education for disabled students
There have been a number of analyses and reports into education for disabled people in New Zealand recently. Each has identified various issues and concerns. The Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of...
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Review of Special Education 2010 – discussion document released
Review discussion document The Government’s Review of Special Education began last year. Hon Heather Roy, the Minister responsible for Special Education, released the Terms of Reference for this review...
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Asia Pacific OutGames 2011
As an integral part of the Asia Pacific OutGames March 2011, in Wellington, the organisers are hosting a three-day human rights conference. Expressions of interest are sought from people who have...
View ArticleWhānau Hauā (Māori disabled) engagement
The Human Rights Commission is continuing work to help make sure whānau hauā, Māori disabled people, are involved in implementing and monitoring the Disability Convention. If you are interested in this...
View ArticleDeaf education discussion
The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is considering ways to improve specialist education services for deaf and hearing impaired children and young people. The Human Rights Commission made a...
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Review of human rights in New Zealand 2010 – Arotakenga o ngā tika tangata i...
The Commission is reviewing human rights in New Zealand. In 2004, the Commission published Human Rights in New Zealand Today, which formed the basis for the New Zealand Action Plan for Human Rights...
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Haere rā to Commissioner Robyn Hunt
Robyn Hunt Robyn Hunt’s term as a part-time Commissioner finished at the end of June. Over the years, Robyn has made a huge contribution to the Commission and to improving rights for disabled New...
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More funding for monitoring the Disability Convention
Hon Tariana Turia Minister for Disability Issues The Human Rights Commission will receive an extra $300,000 per year to promote, protect and monitor the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with...
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Visiting expert has message for disabled people
Professor Ron McCallum A visiting United Nations expert wants disabled people to put pressure on the Government to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities....
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Power to the people…
Dr Judy McGregor EEO commissioner Congratulations to People First NZ and the other members of the public who fought and won a battle over broadcaster Paul Henry calling singer Susan Boyle a “retard”....
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Message from the Chief Commissioner
Rosslyn Noonan Chief Human Rights Commissioner EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor will be leading the Human Rights Commission’s work on the rights of disabled people for the year ahead. This is a...
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New Employers Disability Network up for the challenge
Anne Hawker A new network to promote best practice in employing disabled people needs to define actions and targets to ensure it can be effective. The Employers’ Disability Network aims to assist...
View ArticleDisabled young people need more services
Disabled young people are almost twice as likely as young non-disabled people to leave school without a qualification. One of the biggest issues facing disabled young people and their parents is the...
View ArticleGovernment must employ more disabled people
The Disability Convention lists employing more disabled people in the public sector as an important part of ensuring disabled people’s right to work. Article 27 of the Disability Convention bluntly...
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