Māori and Kāinga Kore: New Zealand’s Human Rights Crisis

Race and Ethnicity By Aurora Amaryllis Published: 15th November 2024 It was February 2020 when UN expert Leilani Farha declared homelessness as a human rights crisis in New Zealand— violating Kiwi’s rights to housing; health; security; and life. Yet, this May, approaching five years from this statement, the OECD has published a paper revealing that … Continue reading Māori and Kāinga Kore: New Zealand’s Human Rights Crisis

The United Nations’ Role in Preserving Women’s Rights Through CEDAW

Women By Megan Sarfas Published: 8th November 2024 The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation founded in 1945. Its work is guided by the aim of ‘maintaining international cooperation’. The founding Charter of the UN determined human rights to be a priority of the organisation. The UN strives to improve human rights globally through … Continue reading The United Nations’ Role in Preserving Women’s Rights Through CEDAW