162 articles tagged "human-rights"
While the gender pay gap is narrowing for young workers, it is widening among working mothers; and for women working in the care economy. This has been highlighted by Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission confirms the two inmates who were protesting through a hunger strike, at the Naboro Maximum Corrections facility, have ended their strike. Commission Chair,
Constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Professor Shaista Shameem has stated to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee that reconciliation starts with truth and we need to tell the truth fir
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has launched an investigation into the working conditions, alleged exploitation, alleged violence and other challenges faced by Fiji citizens who travel abroad to
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly advocates for strengthening policies, laws, and judicial processes in Fiji rather than adopting extreme measures such as the death penalty, as suggested by th
In light of skyrocketing cases of drugs infiltrating our school system, and new HIV cases, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on all stakeholders to take collective responsibility in sup
The Fiji Human Rights and Discrimination Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fiji Corrections Service today to allow them to conduct inspections and attend to inmate complaints. While spe
As a young woman lost her life in a tragic incident, the Minister for Women and Children, Lynda Tabuya says domestic violence is a human rights violation and a criminal offence that is unacceptable and will not be toler
The Trans Affirmative Action Guild, a Queer and Trans Organization in Fiji, condemns transphobic reporting and violence against the Vakasalewalewa community, and they are urging the Government to effectively integrate l
Human rights defenders are crucial as they play a significant role in advocating for and upholding civil, cultural, economic, human, political, and social rights. The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commi
The Police are only entitled to fingerprint and photograph a person who has been charged with an offence which is punishable by imprisonment. This has been highlighted by Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commis
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga is appealing to traditional leaders, community leaders and inter-faith-based organizations to join the Government's efforts in its war against drugs. While sp
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission welcomes the draft National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2024 - 2033, which aims to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, promoting equa
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission states that all violence and abuse against children must be unequivocally condemned and reported to the law enforcement authorities. Chairperson of Human Rig
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling on the government to stand true to what the truth is which is to stop genocide and call for a permanent ceasefire in the Hamas and Israel war. The NGO Coalition on Human
As we celebrate Human Rights Day today, the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling for recognition, respect and human rights of all including vulnerable groups regardless of their race, culture, reli
Interchange between gender, power, class and politics is a well-known factor that people not only in the Pacific are facing but also globally. This was highlighted by the British Ambassador to Fiji, Doctor Brian J
At present, there is no stand-alone legislation in relation to torture in Fiji. This was was highlighted by the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Chairperson, Pravesh Sharma at the National Workshop o
Loukinikini Vili Lewaravu has been appointed the new Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission. Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Chairperson Pravesh Sharma says Lewara
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is asking our society today, how many more women must be murdered by their partners and spouses before we put an end to gender-based violence. In a statement, FWRM Executive Dire
