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Resource list
PRISM: Human Rights issues relating to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and
Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in Aotearoa New Zealand – a report
with recommendations (June 2020, Human Rights Commission)
Yogyakarta Principles and Yogyakarta Principles plus 10: Principles and State
Obligations on the Application of International Human Rights Law in Relation to
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics
Solicitor-General’s opinion clarifying the position of transgender people under the
Human Rights Act (August 2006)
Community Law Manual Online: Chapter on Sex, gender and sexual orientation
Disclaimer
This resource provides some general introductory information about trans rights. It is not legal
advice and should not be relied on as legal advice. Human rights are a complex and evolving area
of law, and some of the questions may be considered by the Human Rights Review Tribunal and
courts in the future. Please contact us if you have questions or want more information.
Published by Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission, June 2024.
978-0-478-35678-6, Transgender rights pamphlet web
978-0-478-35679-3, Transgender rights pamphlet print