Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 5, 2024 5:48:17 GMT 12
NATIONAL ACTION PLAN AGAINST RACISM MUST INCLUDE MĀORI EXPERIENCES OF RACISM
The acting Race Relations Commissioner is very concerned to hear of reports that the Minister of Justice is working to reduce references to Māori experiences of racism in the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR).
Acting Race Relations Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo says “I’m seeking an explanation from the Minister because I’m extremely concerned that this could in effect be denial of the experiences of racism that Māori endure constantly in Aotearoa.”
“Racism in Aotearoa has deep historical economic, cultural, social, political, and spiritual roots, enabled by individuals and within institutions. The ongoing harms to and losses for Māori, must therefore be addressed in a NAPAR if we truly want to eliminate racism,” says Sumeo.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2404/S00015/national-action-plan-against-racism-must-include-maori-experiences-of-racism.htm
More on the above here > Iwi Chairs Forum walks out of national anti-racism project after coalition waters it down
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/04/04/national-iwi-chairs-forum-walks-out-of-national-anti-racism-project-after-coalition-waters-it-down/
The acting Race Relations Commissioner is very concerned to hear of reports that the Minister of Justice is working to reduce references to Māori experiences of racism in the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR).
Acting Race Relations Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo says “I’m seeking an explanation from the Minister because I’m extremely concerned that this could in effect be denial of the experiences of racism that Māori endure constantly in Aotearoa.”
“Racism in Aotearoa has deep historical economic, cultural, social, political, and spiritual roots, enabled by individuals and within institutions. The ongoing harms to and losses for Māori, must therefore be addressed in a NAPAR if we truly want to eliminate racism,” says Sumeo.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2404/S00015/national-action-plan-against-racism-must-include-maori-experiences-of-racism.htm
More on the above here > Iwi Chairs Forum walks out of national anti-racism project after coalition waters it down
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/04/04/national-iwi-chairs-forum-walks-out-of-national-anti-racism-project-after-coalition-waters-it-down/