Ka mua, ka muri": In order to move forward we need to look back from where we have come. This month, we mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Human Rights Act. This significant piece of legislation is part of an ongoing journey 'K and crusade by many to create a just and equitable society. Intertwined into the history and fabric of Aotearoa New Zealand are movements for justice, human rights and equity, frequently led by the courageous minority who have suffered from injustice and discrimination. These include: 1840: Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Described as NZ's first human rights law.
1893: NZ becomes the first country to allow women to vote.
1972: The ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
1986: The Homosexual Law Reform Act.
1990: The NZ Bill of Rights Act.
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