Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 15, 2024 3:29:52 GMT 12
TIRITI VULNERABLE, COMMISSION TELLS UN
The Human Rights Commission has told a United Nations panel in Geneva Māori rights remain vulnerable to the political climate of the day, and more work is needed to strengthen constitutional protection of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
She says there have been positive developments coming out of the recommendations of the last review in 2019, including introducing a national strategy to eliminate family and sexual violence, and decriminalising and making abortion much more accessible.
But Dr Sumeo says the commission is concerned the new Government has agreed to remove, review or repeal numerous policies and laws that provide for Māori.....
waateanews.com/2024/02/14/tiriti-vulnerable-commission-tells-un/
The Human Rights Commission has told a United Nations panel in Geneva Māori rights remain vulnerable to the political climate of the day, and more work is needed to strengthen constitutional protection of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
She says there have been positive developments coming out of the recommendations of the last review in 2019, including introducing a national strategy to eliminate family and sexual violence, and decriminalising and making abortion much more accessible.
But Dr Sumeo says the commission is concerned the new Government has agreed to remove, review or repeal numerous policies and laws that provide for Māori.....
waateanews.com/2024/02/14/tiriti-vulnerable-commission-tells-un/