The Human Rights Network is a meeting place for New Zealanders with an interest and commitment to human rights.



Available social research suggests New Zealanders have a commitment to human rights, yet the human rights movement in New Zealand has been fragmented, making it difficult to share information and ideas and to mobilise to meet human rights challenges.



A determination to establish a network infrastructure, the Human Rights Network, came about as a result of the experience of some individuals and organisations during the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1998, and during the debate about the future of New Zealand's domestic human rights protections.



Through the Human Rights Network knowledge can be exchanged more often, news can be disseminated more widely and consultation can take place more easily. Where there is a need for collective action, mobilisation can take place with greater haste.



What the Human Rights Network Offers;



Bulletin

Information is currently shared via a weekly e-Bulletin sent by e-mail that directs members to relevant information on this website.



Web service

This site offers the ability to directly contribute news, events, documents, and links on human rights in Aotearoa/New Zealand and around the world. You can also participate in discussion forums and collaborate with other members by joining workgroups.



Regional Network Forums

Public meetings organised by local members of the Network take place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.