People don’t want us to teach human rights - Ali
One of the fears about organisations like the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is that people do not want us to teach human rights. This was the message from Fiji Wom
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Bus drivers must show compassion and empathy towards all children who board their bus with or without a bus card - Raj
The recent video which has gone viral, showing two young girls walking on a busy highway after being disallowed to board their school bus in Lautoka for not having their
Concerns received from the elderly regarding acts of abuse – Raj
Concerns have been received from the elderly members of the public regarding acts of abuse and discrimination at the hands of their loved ones. Human Rights and Anti-D
Marriage Act states marriage is the union between a man & a woman but this can be very loosely defined and tested in court - Shameem
The Marriage Act states that marriage is the union between a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others but this can be very loosely defined and tested in court. T
The police officer involved should face the full brunt of the law - Raj
The reprehensible act of gratuitous violence captured on a video showing a police officer beating up a driver for allegedly not showing his driving license has been conde
We need to be very clear about what consultation means – Professor Shameem
The Dean and Coordinator for the School of Law and Centre for International and Regional Affairs at University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem says consultation does n
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission readmitted to the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has been readmitted to the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions after a lapse of 15 years. Memb
Ashwin Raj lodges a complaint against a security officer for seriously beating a group of children begging and selling food outside a restaurant
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director, Ashwin Raj recently lodged a complaint with another witness against a security officer at an international fast-
Commission investigates alleged assault of a 9 year old boy by his teacher
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating a complaint of an alleged assault of a 9-year-old child at a school in Tailevu by his teacher. It
Commission investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in custody at the Samabula Police Station
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in custody at the Samabula Police Station on Monday.
FLP says Raj is wrong yet again while Raj says he is not going to entertain Chaudhry’s antics
The Fiji Labour Party says Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director Ashwin Raj is wrong yet again when he accuses Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry of being
Whenever there is a visit to the country, politicians prop like frogs on a rainy day – Raj
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director Ashwin Raj says whenever there is a visit to the country, politicians prop like frogs on a rainy day and ind
Chaudhry hoping US Secretary of State will raise issues regarding violation of human rights
Fiji Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has welcomed the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Fiji but hopes that Blinken will raise issues regarding violation o
Commission reports three local Tiktokers to the Online Safety Commission and the Cyber Crime Unit, calling for an investigation
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has reported three well known local Tiktokers to the Online Safety Commission and the Police Cyber Crime Unit, and the
Commission receives more complaints relating to inappropriate behaviour on TikTok
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says it is incumbent on statutory bodies to not make the public run around and there needs
Prof. Shameem appointed as Human Rights Sub-committee Chair of the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem has been appointed as the Chair of the Human Rights Sub-committee of the new Commission of Small Island Stat
I am proud to be who I am – Nailevu
Feminist and climate activist Maria Nailevu has shared her story about how she grew up to be proud of her identity. While speaking at the Fiji NGO Coalition Human Righ
Raj says those circulating the video of two youths caught performing sexual acts on camera under duress, must be held accountable as well
Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director, Ashwin Raj says those circulating the video of two youths caught performing sexual acts on camera under duress,
We have received complaints against a church pastor who allegedly demolished a Hindu God’s idol – Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has received three complaints regarding the incident where a church pastor allegedly demolished a Hindu God’s
I do not agree with politicians who say there is nothing to celebrate about our Constitution - Raj
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says he does not agree with some politicians that there is nothing to celebrate about the 2
Commission investigates employer in Taveuni who is threatening her workers that they will be sacked if they get vaccinated
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is investigating a complaint in which several farm labourers working for an estate located in South Taveuni are being