Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is an independent Crown entity charged with the administration of the Human Rights Act 1993. In December 2001 Parliament made significant changes to the Human Rights Act. These changes affected both the Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator.
In the new Commission there is a Race and Ethnic Relations Unit. There is also a full-time Race Relations Commissioner who provides leadership and advice on race and ethnic issues to the Commission.
The Commission also has the power to mediate disputes relating to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sex and sexual harassment, marital status, religious belief, ethical belief, colour, race and racial harassment, ethnic or national origins, disability, age, political opinion, employment status and sexual orientation in the areas of employment, education, access to public places, the provision of goods and services, housing and accommodation, partnerships, qualifying bodies, organisations of employees and employers, vocational training and trade and professional associations.
Visit the Human Rights Commission for information on developing a sexual harassment programme.
- Phone: (0800) 496 877
- E-mail: infoline@hrc.co.nz
- Website: www.hrc.co.nz