Hate speech law changes and petition
The government is changing the Human Rights Act 1993 to ban hate speech targeted at religious groups but not the queer community, women and disabled people.
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Redress Design Group, Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry - nominations open
If you or someone you support are a survivor of abuse in State or faith-based care, the Crown Response Unit invite you to submit a nomination to join a small group that will develop proposals for a new independent system, Puretumu Torowhānui, focused on healing from trauma and abuse.
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People online hui - 21 November
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People invite you to join their Chief Executive Paula Tesoriero for a hui via Zoom on Monday 21 November.
DPA submission and press release on the Accessibility Bill
Submissions on the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill closed on Monday.
Sunflower lanyards - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā and Christchurch Airport
Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā and Christchurch Airport are both now participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme - a programme that shows staff lanyard wearers might need extra support.