Sentences with phrase «human rights framework»

Specifically, it demonstrates how the Declaration can be applied as a human rights framework to guide the creation and maintenance of a culturally safe and secure environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can reach their full potential.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner's Social Justice Report 2000 discussed approaches to strengthening governance within the context of developing a human rights framework for reconciliation.

Evaluation of the community justice mechanisms that would best serve Indigenous people is an important area which, like other forms of community capacity - building, deserves in - depth consideration and investigation over an extensive time period and within a human rights framework.

In the next chapter I consider how the concerns raised by the CERD can be addressed, and what lessons can be extracted from the dialogue, in order that reconciliation can proceed within a human rights framework.

In this chapter I will analyse the trends in both the common law and the legislation within a human rights framework in an attempt to understand the basis of the recent international concern.

Chapter one of the Report seeks to develop a human rights framework for economic and social development of Indigenous people based on their distinct identity.

The Reports, as well as providing this critique, have been forward looking by identifying a human rights framework for progressing the reconciliation process.

The ICESCR provides a normative human rights framework for addressing Indigenous disadvantage.

Respect for racial equality and diversity is a key element of robust multicultural democracies and the international human rights framework.

Within a human rights framework, the recognition of native title must ensure that this unique relationship is protected and capable of full enjoyment by Indigenous people.

The Social Justice Report 2000 outlined a human rights framework aimed at ensuring the adequate protection of Indigenous rights in the context of implementing reconciliation.

In Chapter 3 I have looked at the big picture, with the human rights framework as our overarching response to lateral violence.

providing information about the international human rights framework and how it might be used at the domestic level

It contrasts the meaning of equality within a human rights framework with the notion of equality used to justify certain amendments to the right to negotiate provisions of the Native Title Act.

It demonstrates how the Declaration can be applied as a human rights framework to guide the creation and maintenance of an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can reach their full potential.

But before dealing with relationships, I want to outline the human rights framework that will guide my agenda.

Chapter 2 of the report examines existing commitments and processes for addressing the health inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and sets out a human rights framework for achieving such equality within a generation.

In Chapters 3 and 4 I explore how a human rights framework, particularly the Declaration, can assist both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and governments address lateral violence within the native title system.

Second, I explore how a human rights framework, particularly the Declaration, can assist both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and governments address lateral violence.

[252] This progress report encompasses the international human rights framework and outlines Indigenous peoples» internal decision - making and our participation in decision - making with State and non-State institutions.

A human rights framework recognises that across the world some traditional, religious and cultural practices have been used to justify the subordination of women and violations of their human rights.

It is within this context that I present a human rights framework, not directed to the Commonwealth seeking amendments to the NTA, but to the Western Australian Government seeking a policy response that is in accordance with human rights standards.

However, in the Social Justice Report 2006 I identified that an «information gap» exists in Australia that inhibits the use of a human rights framework by many Indigenous peoples and other civil society groups.

Young people must learn that welfare is not an absolute entitlement, and that the human rights framework envisages that individuals are responsible to themselves and their communities.

This approach can not be justified within a human rights framework.

The performance indicators used to determine whether native title has been recognised and protected as a result of the activities undertaken by the NNTT are not developed within a human rights framework where the substantive protection of native title is a primary objective.

This chapter emphasises processes and mechanisms that enable reconciliation to be implemented within a human rights framework.

As stated in the Native Title report 1998, (37) there are two categories of differential treatment protected within a human rights framework.

[18] A human rights framework offers an alternative to using lateral violence to feel powerful.

Within a human rights framework, duty bearers have a responsibility to respect, protect and fulfil human rights obligations4 with each of these obligations having a specific meaning.

Within this human rights framework based on equality it is possible to compare the two constructions of native title that are before the High Court in the Miriuwung Gagerrong case.

This approach is supported by the international human rights framework.

Two categories of non-discriminatory differentiation protected within a human rights framework are the right to express one's cultural identity, referred to variously as minority rights or cultural rights [109], and the provision of measures by governments to facilitate the advancement of members of certain racial groups who historically have been disadvantaged by discriminatory policies.

The Indigenous perspective can operate within human rights framework in respect of rights to equality; self - determination; effective participation; development; cultural protection.

Indigenous perspective is given some space (though not as much as human rights framework) under the notion of sustainable development and social responsibility principles.

The human rights framework promotes a focus on ensuring that different segments of the population are able to participate fully.

This then raises the third way in which Indigenous people's inherent rights to land can be relocated out of the NTA and into a human rights framework: through a treaty.

As a legal organization with standing to participate, West Coast LEAF is in Quebec City for the hearings, which are focused on the human rights framework for the Inquiry's work.

West Coast LEAF is in Quebec City for the hearings, which are focused on understanding a human rights framework for the Inquiry's work.

If the Inquiry does not adopt a human rights framework, it will not be able to make a lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous women and girls, bring meaningful changes to government conduct or recommend law reform that will meet human rights standards.»

Within Ontario's human rights framework, the OHRC has unique powers to effect systemic change.

-- ignoring cultural differences is not a solution; — imposing an ethno - cultural belonging on someone is unacceptable; — different ethno - cultural belongings do not necessarily imply visible differences; — common ethno - cultural belongings do not necessarily imply homogeneity; — not all cultural practices are acceptable in a human rights framework.

Contributions include discussions on racial disparities in special education placements, the intersection of disability with other identity variables such as gender and sexuality; the exploitation of disabled bodies to generate resources for humanitarian projects; and suggestions for how a human rights framework can promote inclusivity and better health outcomes.

Speakers also addressed the important role of science and technology in conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments and other types of research and documentation that are key components of the business and human rights framework.

This article highlights both the promise and the limits of a human rights framework for bioethics.

The paper will provide a human rights framework and case examples to support Coalition members» advocacy against travel restrictions that are imposed on scientists, engineers, and health professionals (e.g., scientists being prohibited from traveling abroad to participate in meetings; bans on nationals from specific countries traveling into a country to attend conferences or pursue research; etc.) The Project Leader will develop the project plan, invite co-authors to contribute, and coordinate with the Secretariat regarding editing and dissemination.

The upsurge in xenophobia is a stark reminder that the human rights framework — protecting human dignity and ensuring equal treatment — is a compass in times of crisis.

What we are talking about is being part of a network of nations that respond with a human rights framework that actually upholds the dignity of these people, instead of falling into the scapegoating and the «othering» of people.

These hearings are currently scheduled to include examination of human rights frameworks, racism, government services such as child protection services, and policing.

These human rights frameworks are a critical starting point for all peoples.