A highlight of the Diversity Forum was an inspiring
presentation by sixty young people from across the country
who participated in the National Youth Forum on Cultural
Diversity. Speaking passionately about their own experiences
as young New Zealanders, they called on national decision
makers to take action on several priority areas including:
3.
ETHKICK13 Committee for hosting football
tournaments bringing together ethnic communities
in Palmerston North.
1.
reducing poverty
4.
2.
ensuring better outcomes in health and education
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Committee for
Interfaith Relations for promoting interfaith
relations and fostering collaborations with believers
of other world religions in Aotearoa New Zealand.
3.
upholding the right to culture
5.
4.
eliminating discrimination
5.
increasing political awareness amongst young people.
New Zealand Federation of Historical Societies
for the promotion of the histories of ethnic groups
and enabling various communities to share their
heritage and history.
6.
Refugee Trauma Recovery for providing counselling
and advocacy services for refugees who have
experienced torture and trauma, as well as creative
events for refugee families and the wider community.
7.
Te Roopu Awhina O Wairoa Trust for nurturing
community teaching of te reo Mäori, tikanga Mäori,
hauora, and traditional arts and crafts.
Outstanding contributions recognised
at Diversity Awards
Nine organisations making an outstanding contribution to
promoting cultural diversity and harmonious race relations
were recognised at the New Zealand Diversity Awards.
successfully reached culturally and linguistically
diverse (CALD) communities.
Award recipients for 2013 included:
1.
Araiteuru Marae for providing support to kaumätua,
kuia and whänau and promoting intercultural dialogue
and co-operation in Dunedin.
8.
The Peace Foundation for promoting peaceful
conflict resolution and mediation in schools and
families.
2.
Community and Public Health (a division of the
Canterbury District Health Board) for efforts to
ensure earthquake and recovery related information
9.
Voice Arts Trust for delivering innovative and
creative community development projects through
theatre and film.
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