Racism, Xenophobia & Related Intolerance

Right to equality and freedom from discrimination

Section 26 (3) (a) of the Fijian Constitution states:

(3) A person must not be unfairly discriminated against, directly or indirectly on the grounds of his or her—

(a) actual or supposed personal characteristics or circumstances, including race, culture, ethnic or social origin, colour, place of origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, birth, primary language, economic or social or health status, disability, age, religion, conscience, marital status or pregnancy; or

(b) opinions or beliefs, except to the extent that those opinions or beliefs involve harm to others or the diminution of the rights or freedoms of others, or on any other ground prohibited by this Constitution.

Public awareness campaigns to combating racism

Anti-Racism campaign- compiled a newspaper advert on Racism, it stops with you, which was released to the two national newspapers to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which is observed annually on 21 March. The advert was also translated in Chinese by the Chinese Media, country’s only Chinese newspaper.
“ Racism, it stops with you” – the Commission was part of a unity concert organised by the Citizens Constitutional Forum to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
A statement on racism in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with racist remarks made against the Asians.
Radio/TV talkback show on combating racism.
Workshops and training on human rights in particular on racism
Workshops and training on human rights in particular on racism