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
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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
Ministry of Fisheries gathering information regarding accusation of forced labour on Hangton No. 112 fishing vessel
Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau says their offshore team is continuing to gather more information and look into the matter where the Hangton No. 112, a Fijian f
Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions accredits Fiji with B status
Acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar who is the Chairperson of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says having lost its accredited status in 2007, the Gl
Human Rights Commission condemns the use of inflammatory rhetoric to incite violence and advocate hatred
The Director of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Ashwin Raj has strongly condemned the use of inflammatory rhetoric on the social media that deliberat
We must not allow discrimination on prohibited grounds from discouraging women from making an informed decision to get vaccinated – Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has commended the Government for securing Moderna vaccines for pregnant women saying that Fiji is indeed one of the pr
The State has not “criminalized” the conscious act of refusing to provide consent for the vaccine jab - Raj
The Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says there is a view in certain human rights circles, considering the legislative amen
The State and the employers have the right to refuse you entry into the workplace however people can refuse vaccination as it is their right – Jalal
An international human rights lawyer, Imrana Jalal says people can refuse the vaccination as it is their right and no person, not even the State can force you to take it
Lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights during these times must not be used as an excuse to neglect and ill-treat older persons - Raj
The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission says lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights and freedoms during these extraordinary times must n
Commission encourages all those who are yet to be vaccinated to opt to be vaccinated
The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission is encouraging all those who are yet to be vaccinated to opt to be vaccinated. Director, Ashwin Raj there is global