Public servants must put people first in every decision – Vuki
Whether it is a mother seeking healthcare for her child, a farmer needing assistance after a natural disaster or an elderly person waiting for support, public servants mu
Tag: Human Rights
Women must have active role in Fiji’s constitutional future - Khan
Women must be active participants in discussions on constitutional reform, the proposed referendum and Fiji’s democratic future.This was highlighted by Fiji Human
Singh denies recruitment scam allegations made by Indian national
A director of a consultancy company has strongly denied allegations made by an Indian national who claims he was the victim of a recruitment scam, saying he welcomes the
Gender-based violence, women’s leadership and access to justice in focus at Women's Rights Dialogue
Gender-based violence, declining representation of women in leadership and barriers to accessing justice are among the issues being discussed at the Women’s Rights
NGO Coalition questions legal authority behind December 9th referendum announcement
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights has raised serious concerns over the announcement by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka that Fiji’s National Referendum will be held
Human Rights Commission calls for extension of Constitution Bill submissions
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on Parliament to extend the 11-day public submission period for the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026,
Freedom of expression must be accompanied by respect for others - Human Rights Commission
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is reminding all Fijians that while everyone has the right to express their views and disagree on important issue
HIV emergency measures must not fuel discrimination, forced testing – Human Rights Commission
Emergency measures being considered in response to Fiji’s HIV outbreak must not be used to justify compulsory HIV testing, unlawful disclosure of HIV status, arbit
Children affected by drugs should not be labelled as problem students - Human Rights Commissioner
Children affected by drugs should not simply be labelled as problem students, but supported through prevention, protection, education, accountability and compassion.This
Human Rights Commission calls for investigation into alleged assault of 16-yr-old student by teacher
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has raised concerns after a 16-year-old student was allegedly slapped by a teacher at Gospel High School.The stud
FHRADC welcomes action taken over alleged assault of Lautoka remand prisoner
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission welcomes the progress made by the Fiji Corrections Service and the Fiji Police Force in investigating the a
Those concerned over school preaching video should report it to authorities - Rabuka
People concerned about the viral video showing a preacher addressing students at a prominent secondary school in Lautoka should report the matter to the appropriate autho
Human Rights Commission calls for investigation into school preaching incident
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the Ministry of Education to promptly investigate allegations that a student was singled out becaus
Fiji Human Rights Commission opens first Northern office in Labasa
Good news for the people of the Northern Division as 27 years after its establishment, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has marked a h
Human Rights Commission wants indigenous landowners to have greater say over mining projects
Indigenous landowners should have a greater say over mining and development projects on their land, with the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calling
Human rights coalition calls for joint military-police operations to be suspended
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling for the immediate suspension of all joint operations between the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force u
Human Rights warns anti-drug ops, State of Emergency must uphold human rights
As the Prime Minister is seriously considering a State of Emergency to address the escalating illicit drug problem ,and Police and RFMF joint operations underway, t
FWRM calls for end to immunity provisions and demands civilian govt control of military
In their submission to the Constitution Review Commission, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for an end to constitutional immunity provisions for future unco
NGO Coalition calls on independent and transparent investigation in relation to Vakarisi's death
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi while in the custody of the Republic of F
Human Rights Commission urges Police to justify and reconsider Vuda march permit denial
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on the Fiji Police Force to provide a clear, written explanation of the reasons for refusing the permi
Human rights must not be traded off in renewable energy projects - Fiji Human Rights Director Lewaravu
Human rights must not be traded off in the pursuit of renewable energy and large-scale development projects. This has been highlighted by the Director of Fiji Human Ri