Articles tagged with Human Rights
New Zealand Welcomes Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey for Key Talks
1 month ago | 232 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand, highlighting the Commonwealth's role in uniting countries around shared values. They discussed New Zealand's support for a Commonwealth focused on democracy, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law, as well as the Secretary-General’s reform agenda. Their talks also emphasized initiatives like the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration to benefit small states, particularly in the Pacific.
Tags: Winston Peters Shirley Botchwey Commonwealth New Zealand Pacific Auckland Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration democracy human rights governanceHistoric Settlement Advances Support for Disabled Students in NZ Schools
3 months ago | 452 viewsThe Government has settled a 2012 Human Rights Review Tribunal claim by IHC regarding education policies that disadvantaged disabled students, committing to a Framework for Action to improve support for disabled and neurodiverse learners. This framework includes better data collection, improved specialist services, coordinated education agencies, inclusive curriculum, accessible infrastructure, and investigations into funding and ableism impacts. Significant investments, including $750 million in Budget 25, have been made to increase teacher aide hours, expand early intervention, overhaul funding models, and enhance curriculum and school infrastructure to ensure timely and adequate support for students with additional needs.
Tags: Erica Stanford IHC Ministry of Education Human Rights Review Tribunal Bill of Rights Act Learning Support Ongoing Resourcing Scheme New Zealand Curriculum Budget 25 Education MinisterNew Zealand Government's Commitment to Disability Rights: UNCRPD Recommendations and Progress Updates
8 months ago | 1854 viewsThe Government, led by Disability Minister Louise Upston, is taking steps to enhance the rights of disabled individuals in alignment with international obligations, as announced publicly. Cabinet in New Zealand has agreed on an approach to address 63 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with details on the recommendations, actions by government agencies, and progress tracking now accessible on the Human Rights Monitor. Multiple agencies are working on 30 recommendations, while 17 are under consideration by the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, and an additional 16 recommendations are noted for potential reconsideration by the Government, as efforts continue to drive tangible improvements for the disabled community.
Tags: Government disabled people international obligations human rights United Nations recommendations agencies Ministry of Disabled People New Zealand Disability Strategy Ministerial Disability Leadership Group