Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 31, 2023 4:28:35 GMT 12
HUMAN RIGHTS FUNDAMENTAL IN DISASTER RESPONSE - HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
A critical checklist to ensure human rights are prioritised during relief and recovery efforts has been released today by Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission.
The checklist aims to help busy local and national officials, and others, apply human rights and te Tiriti o Waitangi in their vital relief and recovery efforts.
The Commission’s Rongomau Taketake, Claire Charters, says the checklist also builds on the swift and effective response of iwi, hapu, marae and Maori organisations in numerous emergency situations, including the Canterbury earthquakes, Covid-19 response and Cyclone Gabrielle.
"Their responses have been a powerful expression of tino rangatiratanga, self-determination and manaakitanga. The Government has te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities to back that up by ensuring Tangata Whenua participation in decision-making and equitable resourcing for Maori communities. These are outlined in the checklist."....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/414871
A critical checklist to ensure human rights are prioritised during relief and recovery efforts has been released today by Te Kahui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission.
The checklist aims to help busy local and national officials, and others, apply human rights and te Tiriti o Waitangi in their vital relief and recovery efforts.
The Commission’s Rongomau Taketake, Claire Charters, says the checklist also builds on the swift and effective response of iwi, hapu, marae and Maori organisations in numerous emergency situations, including the Canterbury earthquakes, Covid-19 response and Cyclone Gabrielle.
"Their responses have been a powerful expression of tino rangatiratanga, self-determination and manaakitanga. The Government has te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities to back that up by ensuring Tangata Whenua participation in decision-making and equitable resourcing for Maori communities. These are outlined in the checklist."....
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/414871
