Alongside the Treaty of Waitangi and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), New Zealand has signed up to a range of international human rights treaties and conventions, which can be used to advocate for and protect Māori and indigenous rights. These human rights obligations are monitored by the United Nations through a system of regular reporting.

Over the next year, there will be opportunities for the public to contribute to those processes and have a say on how well New Zealand is meeting those human rights obligations.

This half-day workshop hosted by Awa and the Human Rights Commission will:

• provide an overview of international reporting processes and how they can be used to advance Māori human rights issues
• introduce upcoming reporting opportunities (including reporting to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination) and support groups or individuals to begin preparing their own reports
• share information on funding processes and opportunities
• share information and experiences from those who have previously participated in international reporting

This workshop is part of a series of events and activities the Human Rights Commission is holding to promote the UNDRIP, in the lead up to its 10th anniversary in 2017.

Awa is an independent group of associates that prioritise equity-based outcomes. Awa works in the areas of public policy, workforce development and research & evaluation. Our story is born from a collective passion and desire to 'do better and be better' for our communities.