FWRM calls for safer, more inclusive Fiji on Human Rights Day
On this Human Rights Day, we recommit to building a Fiji where every person feels safe in their home and community.Fiji Women’s Rights Movement Executive Director,
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Justice Mataitoga calls for stronger regional cooperation on climate, gender and equality issues
Fiji has entered a new chapter of institutional rebuilding and global re-engagement, reaffirming its commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. This w
Freedom of religion is integral to the Constitution – Fiji Human Rights Commission
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has issued a firm reminder that freedom of religion is integral to our democracy and must be exercised with resp
SEEP condemns pastor’s hate speech and calls for unity
The Social Empowerment & Education Programme (SEEP) and Human Rights Commissioner Chantelle Khan express deep concern over remarks made by Pastor Kartik Naidu, who is
Human Rights Commission calls for menstruation leave to be treated separately from sick leave
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission wants menstruation leave to be treated separately from sick leave. This was highlighted during its submission
Fiji Human Rights Commission raises concerns over surge in hate crimes
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says the country is in the grip of a national crisis, as hate crimes and gender-based violence reach alarming new
Employers should look after the welfare of their migrant workers - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commissioners
Employers who bring migrant workers into the country have a clear duty of care, and it's their responsibility to look after the welfare of migrant workers, from food and
Calls grow to protect migrant workers facing abuse in Fiji
Migrant workers come to Fiji chasing the promise of a better life but for some migrant workers, that dream has turned into a quiet struggle. The Fiji Human Rights and
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calls for urgent action against Chat Fiji
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission expresses grave concern regarding a recent social media post published on the platform Chat (Fiji), which targets
Human Rights Commission calls quotas to boost women’s leadership roles and for stronger online safety laws
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the Government to urgently address gender-related issues by reviewing and enhancing existing nation
Human Rights Comm calls for inquest in Richard Mock case
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling for an immediate and independent inquest in the case of Richard Mock, who allegedly died while in poli
Human Rights Commission records 380 complaints in 2024
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission received 380 complaints in 2024, highlighting a broad spectrum of human rights concerns across the country. Th
Human Rights Commission commends Govt’s commitment to strengthening human rights
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has commended the Fijian Government for its commitment to upholding human rights, addressing systemic discriminat
Human Rights Commission condemns child Abuse in viral video, calls for immediate action
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly denounces any form of abuse—physical or emotional—against children, especially under the p
Fiji activist Ratu Eroni wins Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024
Ratu Eroni Ledua Dina, an esteemed activist and LGBTQI rights advocate from Fiji, has won the Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024. Ratu Eroni is a prominent transgen
NGOs highlight violence, inequality, and impunity and call for justice on Human Rights Day
There are still people in this country who are not safe in their own homes, especially women, girls and children as they are hungry, homeless and treated differently beca
Let us ensure that the rights to safety, equality, health, education, and livelihoods are upheld for everyone - Sharma
Our nation faces pressing issues that demand immediate attention. These include police violence, gender-based violence, child abuse, poverty, discrimination and exploitat
People march in Suva City for human rights
People turned up in numbers to march through Suva City to make their voices heard against injustices and human rights violations in remembrance of World Human Rights Day.
Violence against women is a violation of human rights : Sharma
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says violence against women remains one of the most severe human rights violations, calling for collective action
Commission concerned about cases of alleged Police brutality, 3 complaints received
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is seriously concerned regarding cases of alleged police brutality as in recent days, they have received three c
Chinese national allegedly locked out of home by husband, lawyer claiming human rights violation
A Chinese national residing in Fiji is bringing to light her alleged unlawful eviction from her home in Laucala Beach after the landlord was allegedly advised by her husb