Community Engagement Report for developing a National Action Plan Against Racism Pillar 4: Upholding human rights The Government has a responsibility under international and domestic human rights frameworks to eliminate all forms of racism. This includes upholding the right to non-discrimination, equality, advancing equity and dismantling institutional and systemic racism. Despite this responsibility, ethnic Tangata Tiriti continue to experience significant and persistent inequities in health, housing, employment, education (discussed above), poverty and criminal justice indicators. New Zealand Human Rights Commission 67