Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 5, 2024 5:48:53 GMT 12
MĀORI SPACE A HUMAN RIGHT SAYS FOON
Former race relations commissioner Meng Foon says Māori and Pacific spaces at universities is a way to address historic inequity and should be vigorously defended by universities and student unions.
Mr Foon says spaces for different groups can be justified without falling foul of human rights legislation.
“We value equity because of the past history for Māori and Pacific, and they do need a hand up to ensure that they succeed at the university,” he says....
waateanews.com/2024/04/04/maori-space-a-human-right-says-foon/
Former race relations commissioner Meng Foon says Māori and Pacific spaces at universities is a way to address historic inequity and should be vigorously defended by universities and student unions.
Mr Foon says spaces for different groups can be justified without falling foul of human rights legislation.
“We value equity because of the past history for Māori and Pacific, and they do need a hand up to ensure that they succeed at the university,” he says....
waateanews.com/2024/04/04/maori-space-a-human-right-says-foon/