Human Rights warns anti-drug ops, State of Emergency must uphold human rights
As the Prime Minister is seriously considering a State of Emergency to address the escalating illicit drug problem ,and Police and RFMF joint operations underway, t
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FWRM calls for end to immunity provisions and demands civilian govt control of military
In their submission to the Constitution Review Commission, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for an end to constitutional immunity provisions for future unco
NGO Coalition calls on independent and transparent investigation in relation to Vakarisi's death
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi while in the custody of the Republic of F
Human Rights Commission urges Police to justify and reconsider Vuda march permit denial
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on the Fiji Police Force to provide a clear, written explanation of the reasons for refusing the permi
Human rights must not be traded off in renewable energy projects - Fiji Human Rights Director Lewaravu
Human rights must not be traded off in the pursuit of renewable energy and large-scale development projects. This has been highlighted by the Director of Fiji Human Ri
Human Rights Commission calls for views on rights of children with disabilities
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on communities, families, caregivers, and stakeholders nationwide to submit their views for a landmark
We cannot afford delays in Access to Information, Code of Conduct and Accountability and Transparency Bills - Ali
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights stresses that the country cannot afford further delays in advancing governance reforms that have been discussed for many years, andÂ
UniFiji opposes mandatory no-bail period for drug offences, urges strengthened bail conditions
The University of Fiji has warned that introducing a mandatory no-bail period for serious drug offences could conflict with constitutional protections and judicial discre
Misunderstood human rights puts children at risk - Lewaravu
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is sounding the alarm over persistent public misunderstandings about human rights, warning that misinterpretation
Namosi villager questions where men stand in rights discussions
Leone Rokowai of Veivatuloa Village in Namosi has raised concerns with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, questioning where men stand
Kiran pleads with Fiji to protect children as ODPP figures reveal widespread abuse
One child abused is one too many, and the latest statistics released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) paint a deeply disturbing picture of sexu
Human Rights Commission raises alarm as Fiji stays on Tier 2 Watch List over trafficking failures
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission expresses grave concern that Fiji has remained on the Tier 2 Watch List for a second consecutive year in the 2025
Human Rights Commission urges action on Fiji’s rising missing children cases
Serious concerns have been raised by the Human Rights Commission regarding the increasing number of missing persons cases in Fiji, particularly those involving children.H
Human Rights Commission advocates for age-neutral medical fitness requirement for all drivers
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly advocates for an age-neutral medical fitness requirement for all drivers as the most effective and fair
Human Rights Commission condemns online bullying of defenders during Human Rights Day
Following recent online bullying of human rights defenders during Human Rights Day 2025, where activists and human rights defenders were subjected to online abuse, t
Study reveals major gaps as disability services remain heavily centralised in urban areas
An ongoing study by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission on the status of the promotion and protection of the rights of children with disabilities has
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,
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