Public Office Holders' Lecture Series

“Human Rights – Head, Hand and Heart”

Public Lecture presented by
David Rutherford
Chief Human Rights Commissioner

David Rutherford took up the five-year appointment as Chief Human Rights Commissioner on September 1, 2011. Before taking up the position Mr Rutherford was the managing director of Special Olympics Asia Pacific and prior to that he was chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union. He has worked as a sport and commercial lawyer and lecturer in sports law with a particular focus on human rights law. He is a passionate advocate for sport and promoting the rights of people with disabilities, and also has strong community links with young people and education.

RSVPs are not required.