Human Rights Commission records 380 complaints in 2024
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission received 380 complaints in 2024, highlighting a broad spectrum of human rights concerns across the country. Th
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Human Rights Commission commends Govt’s commitment to strengthening human rights
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has commended the Fijian Government for its commitment to upholding human rights, addressing systemic discriminat
Human Rights Commission condemns child Abuse in viral video, calls for immediate action
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly denounces any form of abuse—physical or emotional—against children, especially under the p
Fiji activist Ratu Eroni wins Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024
Ratu Eroni Ledua Dina, an esteemed activist and LGBTQI rights advocate from Fiji, has won the Franco-German Human Rights Prize 2024. Ratu Eroni is a prominent transgen
NGOs highlight violence, inequality, and impunity and call for justice on Human Rights Day
There are still people in this country who are not safe in their own homes, especially women, girls and children as they are hungry, homeless and treated differently beca
Let us ensure that the rights to safety, equality, health, education, and livelihoods are upheld for everyone - Sharma
Our nation faces pressing issues that demand immediate attention. These include police violence, gender-based violence, child abuse, poverty, discrimination and exploitat
People march in Suva City for human rights
People turned up in numbers to march through Suva City to make their voices heard against injustices and human rights violations in remembrance of World Human Rights Day.
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
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