Rights Aotearoa

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human rights

hate speech

advocacy

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Rights Aotearoa is an organisation dedicated to promoting, defending, and upholding universal human rights.

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Rights Aotearoa is New Zealand's leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting, defending, and upholding universal human rights. We work to ensure that all people—particularly those from marginalised communities—can live with dignity, equality, and freedom from discrimination.

We also uphold and defend the unique status of human rights for Māori in Aotearoa that derive from Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A core part of our work is challenging hate speech and hate crimes, as the ability to live free from hate is a fundamental human right. We have a strong focus on LGBTQIA+ rights, particularly for transgender, non-binary, and intersex people, but we advocate for all groups affected by human rights violations.

To achieve our mission, we:

Promote human rights as the foundation of a just, inclusive, and democratic society.
Defend human rights by advocating for stronger protections and challenging threats to fundamental freedoms.
Educate the public on the causes and sociological basis of hate.
Counter hate speech and hate crimes as human rights violations that silence marginalised voices and undermine equality.
Advocate for legal and policy reforms that strengthen human rights protections, including modernising the New Zealand Human Rights Act (1993).
Collaborate with professional organisations to ensure that human rights principles are embedded in their ethical standards.
Take lawful action to challenge and de-platform hate speech.
Educate the public on human rights, the impact of hate speech, and the importance of legal protections.
Engage in limited lobbying (under 5% of our activities) to advocate for stronger human rights protections.

We will defend and promote human rights through bold advocacy, support of strategic legal actions, and lobbying for strong policy change. By promoting and protecting human rights, we strive for an Aotearoa where all people can participate fully, equally, and without fear of discrimination.

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Paul Thistoll

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$10.43

Estimated Annual Budget

$8,861

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Liz

$3,100 NZD since Nov 2023

Liz

$1,600 NZD since Jul 2024

Dita

$1,500 NZD since Feb 2024

Monique

$1,000 NZD since Mar 2024

Simon Britten

$650 NZD since Mar 2024

Iona

$600 NZD since Feb 2024

Thea H

$570 NZD since Feb 2024

William Geradts

$500 NZD since Feb 2024

Oli

$450 NZD since Mar 2024

Janet Greig

$400 NZD since Feb 2024

DianaJ

$350 NZD since Nov 2023

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$345 NZD since Mar 2024

ELIZABETH O'LOUGHLIN

$270 NZD since Mar 2024

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Cushla Dillon

$200 NZD since Mar 2024

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$150 NZD since Mar 2024

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Siouxsie

$150 NZD since Mar 2025

Kieran Cornelius

$120 NZD since Feb 2024

Rights Aotearoa is all of us

Our contributors 126

Thank you for supporting Rights Aotearoa.

Paul Thistoll

Admin

$10 NZD

Liz

$3,100 NZD

Liz

$1,600 NZD

Dita

$1,500 NZD

Monique

$1,000 NZD

Simon Britten

$650 NZD

Iona

$600 NZD

Thea H

$570 NZD

William Geradts

$500 NZD

Oli

$450 NZD

Janet Greig

$400 NZD

DianaJ

$350 NZD

Budget

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Monthly Subscription for Fundsorter

from Gift Collective to Rights Aotearoa • June 19, 2025

-$14.37 NZD

Approved

PT Mgt Time week ending 13/6

from Paul Thistoll to Rights Aotearoa • June 16, 2025

-$225.00 NZD

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Financial contribution to Rights Aotearoa

Credit from Louise L to Rights Aotearoa • June 16, 2025

+$50.00NZD

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Contribution #861964

Today’s balance

$10.43 NZD

Total raised

$14,649.91 NZD

Total disbursed

$14,639.48 NZD

Estimated annual budget

$8,861.00 NZD

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EOFY Update

Tēnā koutou katoa, Firstly, I want to thank our 100+ wonderful fiscal supporters who have helped us get this far, your support has been invaluable in launching us.We have now been with Gift Collective since November 2023 and we would also l...

Published on June 19, 2024 by Paul Thistoll