Sick leave is a vital public health protection to stop infections from spreading through workplaces. It needs structural support so people can afford to be off work; also cultural support, ie, recognition that taking sick leave is good bc it helps recovery & protects co-workers.

If you recently joined Internet NZ, please make sure you vote in the elections - voting is open NOW and you should have details in your inbox. Amber Craig has given some tips and personal recs on the candidates that I've found super useful: linkedin.com/posts/ambercra…

It really is shocking that a New Zealand minister would reject the legitimacy of a United Nations expert commenting on government behaviour. That's their job, and we are founding members of the UN. rnz.co.nz/news/political…

On the 12th anniversary of Australia’s offshore processing and detention policy, Amnesty International Australia is urging the Australian Government to end the devastating chapter of human rights abuse. amnesty.org.au/12-years-on-au…

A reminder that Internet NZ board voting closes today. I found Amber's recs useful: linkedin.com/posts/ambercra…

Annual change in the number of kiwis dependent on benefits as their primary income source. This is getting relentless now. We're stuck in a miserable descent - 7% increase per annum, 560 souls per week. Do something you ghouls. Can't you see what's happening?

✊🏽 Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality Have a look at this insightful new article co-authored by Stephen Bagwell from our economic and social rights metrics team on the widening gap between rich and poor Americans. theconversation.com/strengthening-…

🇳🇿 HUMAN RIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND | According to our latest data, New Zealand continues to fall short in its human rights obligations, especially when it comes to ensuring people's rights to food and work. Learn more about #NewZealand on our Rights Tracker: rightstracker.org/country/NZL

Don't miss this! If we don't yet offer civil and political rights measurement for your country, please let us know if you want us to. Go to Rightstracker.org to see what data we already produce for your place. humanrightsmeasurement.org/help-us-expand…

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[ON AIR] Asanda Beda speaks to Nkosi Sibanda, East and Southern Africa Engagement Lead at the Human Rights Measurement Initiative, about its 2025 report that highlights widespread restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and political participation in Eswatini. Full

Glad to be supporting colleagues in eSwatini (and in exile) to use our new human rights data.

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