"The complaint has been made under the early warning and urgent action procedure', which is reserved for serious violations of the convention that are escalating or require immediate attention. Anyone can submit a complaint. The UN has accepted Moxon's complaint for consideration, which may result in a request for response from the New Zealand government. It may trigger requests for further action from New Zealand, should the UN agree with Moxon's arguments."
"Moxon's 42-page complaint details the history of Maori, laws that have caused Maori harm over generations, steps taken over the past 50 years to reverse some of that damage, and claims the current government has dismantled those measures. We're still fighting for the right to be Maori and live as Maori in our own country, Moxon told the Guardian. These governments make these decisions that harm and negatively impact our people, and after their term is finished, they walk away. They leave people traumatised."
An urgent complaint alleging significant and persistent discrimination against Maori has been accepted for consideration by the UN committee on the elimination of racial discrimination (CERD). The complaint was filed by Lady Tureiti Moxon under CERD's early warning and urgent action procedure, reserved for serious, escalating violations. Acceptance may prompt a government response to CERD and could lead to additional actions if the committee upholds the claims. Moxon's 42-page submission chronicles historical and legal harms, recent recovery efforts, and alleges the current coalition government has dismantled protections. The Minister for Maori Affairs declined detailed comment and said further information and time are likely before CERD requests responses.
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