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PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN FIJI

 

 

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What is Human Rights?

 

 

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What are my rights?

 

 

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Why is Human Rights knowledge important to me?

 

 

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How are my rights protected?

 

 

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Who can help me if I believe my rights have been breached?

 

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Bill of Rights

 

 

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HRC Act 1999

 

 

 

How Are My Rights Protected?

In Fiji your rights are protected by law within the  Bill of Rights section in the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of Fiji Islands .

You have a right to complain if someone breaches your rights, but you must also be mindful that exercising of rights comes with the responsibility that others' rights must be respected too.

To understand the extend of your rights and freedom as protected in Chapter 4 of the Consitution, select any of the following links which are excerpts from the CCF publications "Your Constitution, Your Rights" which offers a simplified and translated versions of the Bill of Rights.

English Version

Hindi Version

Fijian Version