Conversion Practices Submission
We support the intent of this Bill, however as it stands we believe it does not fulfill it’s intent to protect transgender populations from conversion practices. Continue reading Conversion Practices Submission
Tag: Human Rights Commission
Incitement of Hatred and Discrimination
We’re publishing our submission here, and encourage you to submit on this if you haven’t already done so. Continue reading Incitement of Hatred and Discrimination
Human Rights Commission Releases PRISM Report
The report makes 31 recommendations for resolving the six disparities in human rights for people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.
Continue reading Human Rights Commission Releases PRISM Report
Trans and intersex communities call for law change and release of Working Group’s Report
Trans, intersex and rainbow community organisations strongly encourage all political parties to take these issues seriously this election and demonstrate how their policies and actions will meet the human rights obligations set out in the Human Rights Commission’s Prism report. Continue reading Trans and intersex communities call for law change and release of Working Group’s Report
Help Pass the BDMRR Bill for Birth Certificate Changes
The BDMRRA is due for it’s 2nd reading very soon – the exact date is unknown. At this stage, the public have an opportunity to debate the issues and tell MPs what they think.
Please contact your local MPs and talk with them, tell them what you think, give them your personal stories. Continue reading Help Pass the BDMRR Bill for Birth Certificate Changes
BDMRRA Birth Certificates – Rainbow Community Statement
This statement was drafted by takatāpui, trans and non-binary people and organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explains why it is so important that the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act (BDMRRA) 1995 is amended. Continue reading BDMRRA Birth Certificates – Rainbow Community Statement
