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
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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
Lewaravu appointed as the new Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director
Loukinikini Vili Lewaravu has been appointed the new Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission. Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Co
Women’s Rights Movement: How many more lives will gender-based violence claim?
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-bas
Fiji has voted for genocide – Ali
Following Fiji’s vote against the UN resolution calling for truce between Israel and Hamas and condemning all violence against Palestinian and Israeli civilians, h
Concerned group of NGOs wants reserved seats secured for women in all town/city councils and its committees
As Fiji prepares to hold its first local government elections after more than 15 years, a concerned group of NGOs is making an urgent call on the government to enforce pr
Recognising and protecting the rights of people living with disabilities is vital - Kiran
Our people living with disabilities face many challenges to live in dignity and equality, therefore it is vital that we as a nation explore all avenues to encourage inclu
Human Rights Commission strongly condemns any act of violence inflicted by the law enforcement agencies
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has strongly condemned any act of violence inflicted by the law enforcement agencies on people during arrest or while
Concerns raised regarding police brutality by the NGO Coalition on Human Rights are grave and deeply distressing - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua says the concerns raised regarding police brutality by the NGO Coalition on Human Rights are grave and deeply di