Trans rights are human rights NZSL
The Commission has published this guide on how human rights law in Aotearoa New Zealand protects trans and non-binary people in this country.
All people have the same human rights and freedoms and are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Transgender and non-binary people exist across the world and span all ages, ethnicities,
The Commission also gives some information about what you can do if you feel your rights have been breached, including via our free, confidential dispute resolution service.
Tangata Whenua and other Indigenous peoples with a range of sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics have existed throughout history, including in the Pacific and Te Ao Māori.
Under international human rights standards, everyone has the right to be recognised, respected, and participate in public life. Everyone has the right to define their own gender and be free from harm based on their gender.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission offers a free and confidential information and dispute resolution service. We can help with questions about human rights issues, and complaints about discrimination, sexual harassment, racial harassment, conversion practices, harmful speech, and more. Our service is guided by tikanga and aims to be accessible to everyone in Aotearoa.
Please contact us at [email protected].