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
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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
Gender pay gap widens for working mothers and care economy workers – Human Rights Chair
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
Inmates end hunger strike in Naboro, Commission continues investigation
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,
Professor Shameem says Reconciliation starts with truth, who is getting compensation and who is paying them
Constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Professor Shaista Shameem has stated to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee that reconciliation st
Commission investigates alleged exploitation of Fijian workers in Australia
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has launched an investigation into the working conditions, alleged exploitation, alleged violence and other chall
Death penalty is not the solution to rising drugs problems – Human Rights Comm
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly advocates for strengthening policies, laws, and judicial processes in Fiji rather than adopting extreme measu
Human Rights Commission calls for support for teachers as drug and HIV cases in schools are increasing
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 stak
Human Rights and Corrections Service partners to ensure inmate care
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
Domestic violence is a human rights violation and offence that is unacceptable - Tabuya
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 o
Vakasalewalewa community condemns transphobic reporting and calls on Police for a comprehensive investigation into Ravato's murder
The Trans Affirmative Action Guild, a Queer and Trans Organization in Fiji, condemns transphobic reporting and violence against the Vakasalewalewa community, and they are
Human Rights Commission stresses importance of human rights defenders
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
Police can only fingerprint and photograph those charged with imprisonable offences - Human Rights Commission Chair
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
AG appeals to traditional and community leaders, and inter-faith-based organizations to join Govt’s war against drugs
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga is appealing to traditional leaders, community leaders and inter-faith-based organizations to join the Government'
National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote equality and inclusion
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 l
All violence and abuse against children must be reported - Sharma
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 enfor
Stand true to what the truth is and call for a permanent ceasefire - Khan
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 Hama
Human Rights Commission calls for recognition and respect for human rights of all
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 vulnerab
Gender and power interchange is a well-known factor faced around the world
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
No stand-alone legislation in relation to torture in Fiji - Anti-Discrimination Commission Chairperson
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 Chairpe