‘I don’t want New Zealand to follow behaviour in other parts of the world where loathe speak is becoming normalised,’ says race relations commissionerNew Zealand’s human rights commission has announced a new campaign to combat racism, warning that action was needed to prevent overt discrimination becoming as widespread as in Australia and other nations.
Race relations commissioner Dame Susan Devoy said the rapid growth of ethnic diversity in New Zealand was putting pressure on Kiwis’ world-renowned tolerance. Related: How an ordinary New Zealand town became steampunk capital of the world Related: From sport ceremonies to legal treaties: can New Zealand teach the US anything approximately race? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com