Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 27, 2022 3:57:57 GMT 12
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION LAUNCHES SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES AIMED AT MAKING POLICY MORE 'INCLUSIVE'
The guidelines compiled by the Human Rights Commission include that Māori should be able to wear pounamu instead of a tie and people shouldn't be able to wear offensive symbols like the confederate flag and a swastika.
"The guidelines are there to support the human rights of people and also the right to education, the right to culture, the right to religion and faith, and also acknowledge the Treaty of Waitangi in action," he told AM.
"Generally… pounamu are for Māori - they are a cultural identity of Māori - and so under the Treaty they should actually be allowed to adorn those at school.".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/05/human-rights-commission-launches-school-uniform-guidelines-aimed-at-making-policy-more-inclusive.html
The guidelines compiled by the Human Rights Commission include that Māori should be able to wear pounamu instead of a tie and people shouldn't be able to wear offensive symbols like the confederate flag and a swastika.
"The guidelines are there to support the human rights of people and also the right to education, the right to culture, the right to religion and faith, and also acknowledge the Treaty of Waitangi in action," he told AM.
"Generally… pounamu are for Māori - they are a cultural identity of Māori - and so under the Treaty they should actually be allowed to adorn those at school.".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/05/human-rights-commission-launches-school-uniform-guidelines-aimed-at-making-policy-more-inclusive.html