Human Rights Commission Fiji

11/06/2026

📣We’re at Ratu Sukuna Park this morning for International Albinism Awareness Day!

As Guest Speaker Ms. Joanna Matavesi reminded us, “People with albinism can achieve great things when given equal opportunities.”

We’re here today to listen, learn, and stand alongside persons with albinism and their families as we celebrate their achievements and raise awareness about the challenges they face.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission team will be here until 12pm, so come down, say hello, and join the conversation.

11/06/2026

For the first time, two leading disability advocates from the Pacific have been elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities(CRPD).

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission congratulates Mataafa Faatino Utumapu of Samoa and Villaney Remengesau of Palau on this historic achievement.

This is a proud moment for the Pacific. It means our voices, experiences and needs will be better heard in global discussions on disability rights and inclusion.

Their election reminds us that persons with disabilities must be included, respected and given the opportunity to lead.

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07/06/2026

Human rights apply to everyone, including people in detention.

What does that look like in practice?

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission conducted a workshop with the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) last week on the Commission’s role in monitoring places of detention and the standards that guide this work.

Discussions centered on dignity, fairness, and the Nelson Mandela Rules are an important part of how we support respectful, rights-based treatment.

This session is part of the Commission’s preparation for resuming inspections of correctional facilities across the country.

FHRADC will be holding similar sessions in other divisions across the country.

03/06/2026

📢 What goes into developing a Human Rights report?

At the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, our work is grounded in careful research, consultation, and collaboration.

We are currently in the final stages of completing our Baseline Study on the rights of children with disabilities, which will be released publicly in July. ♿💙

As part of this process:

🔍 Evidence and lived experiences have been gathered through consultations with children, families, and communities across Fiji
📝 Findings have been compiled and validated to ensure they accurately reflect these experiences
🤝 The report is now being reviewed by the Advisory Committee, with final discussions taking place this week ahead of its public release

📸 Moments from this week’s discussions.

Supported by Australia through the Vuvale Partnership and UNDP’s Peacebuilding Fund initiative, this work reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening inclusion, protection, and support for children with disabilities in Fiji.

28/05/2026

🔍 Online Safety & Human Rights in Fiji

The rise in cyberbullying and online abuse is a serious concern in Fiji, and it’s not just a digital issue, it’s a human rights issue.

No one should feel unsafe, especially our children and young people. Online harm can affect dignity, privacy, and freedom of expression.

🤔 So what can we do?

👉 This week, made a submission to the Online Safety Commission.

We support the role of the Act in protecting people, especially women, children, and those facing online abuse.

At the same time, it’s important that any changes to the law respect human rights, including freedom of expression and privacy (such as how personal data is collected, used, and protected).

✅ Strong laws should protect people and respect their rights.

We’ll continue advocating for the right balance so online spaces are safer for all Fijians. In the meantime, Fiji, we’d like to hear from you: What do you think about online safety in Fiji? 💬

🕐 To help keep this space respectful and safe, we’ll be actively monitoring comments for the first hour after posting. Comments will be turned off after that.

21/05/2026

📚 Strengthening complaints handling and investigation practices through collaboration 🤝

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission ( ) this week convened a three-day Complaints Handling Training Programme.

The training brought together facilitators from the Australian Human Rights Commission, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, and FHRADC to strengthen skills in complaint handling including conciliation, investigations, procedural fairness, and alternative dispute resolution.

The programme reflects FHRADC’s continued commitment to enhancing institutional capacity, promoting fair and effective complaints processes, and advancing a human rights-based approach in service delivery.

FHRADC acknowledges and thanks the Australian Human Rights Commission, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, DFAT Australia and UNDP for their valuable collaboration and support in delivering this important initiative. ️

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18/05/2026

16/05/2026

🌈 17 May – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)🌈

This year’s theme, “At the Heart of Democracy”, reminds us that everyone must be able to live free from fear and participate equally in society. ✊🏽⚖️

is a day marked annually to raise awareness and stand against discrimination and to promote inclusion. Human rights belong to us all. Always. 💙🌍

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15/05/2026

🔍 Did you know?

The Fiji Government has a Protective Security Framework which strengthens how agencies manage risks, information, and security.

⚖️ These measures matter because they directly impact people’s rights (especially how information is handled).

🤝 The Commission participated in national consultations, sharing insights on how we protect our community through four key pillars:

1. Security Governance
2. Personnel Security
3.Information Security
4. Physical Security

Our representatives included Commissioner Alefina Vuki, Director Loukinikini Vili Lewaravu, Lilian Mausio, and Tiko Nobis.

✅ Strengthening security while safeguarding rights is a shared responsibility.