In 2006 the Human Rights Commission of New Zealand launched the world’s first inquiry by a national human rights institution into discrimination experienced by transgender people. The focus was on three areas: experiences of discrimination, access to health services, and barriers to legal recognition of gender status.

They have published the report of this Inquiry, titled "To Be Who I Am". Click on the image to left to download this report.

The HRC web site also notes:

"Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the Human Rights Commission's Inquiry into the Discrimination Experienced by Transgender People."

The Transgender Report highlights four areas for immediate attention:

• increasing participation of trans people in decisions that affect them.
• strengthening the legal protections making discrimination against trans people unlawful.
• improving access to health services, including gender reassignment services.
• simplifying requirements for change of sex on a birth certificate, passport and other documents.

Genderbridge encourages everyone to talk to your local member of parliament about the Human Rights report.