Human rights mainstreaming The Commission worked to increase the application of human rights standards in law, policy and practice. Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand were provided with education and tools to protect and promote their human rights. Human rights education programmes were delivered to government departments, Crown entities and iwi leaders through workshops on topics such as: human rights and the Treaty of Waitangi; good practice in equal employment opportunities; and rights relating to gender identity and sexual orientation. Participants in the Commission’s Taku Manawa community development programmes delivered over 39 human rights activities in local communities, including workshops on disability rights and the rights of children and young people. The Commission’s bilingual kaupapa Māori community development programme, Tūhonohono was also delivered in six communities. These activities led to positive changes in practice, such as the adoption of new human rights tools by providers of alternative education services for young people and residential day care services for people with disabilities. The Commission continued its Te Mana i Waitangi programme, delivering workshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to promote the human rights dimensions of the Treaty of Waitangi. We also worked alongside iwi leaders to raise awareness of the human rights standards associated with the Treaty and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This included producing online videos of iwi leaders reciting articles from the Declaration, with versions in both Te Reo Māori and English. Cultural diversity and harmonious race relations were promoted at the annual New Zealand Diversity Forum and National Youth Forum on Cultural Diversity. Race Relations Day was marked by dozens of events taking place across the country. The Commission hosted visiting delegations from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Samoa, providing advice on the responsibilities of national human rights institutions. 20 Human Rights Commission