Rights-based frameworks
SAFEGUARDING FOUNDATIONS
Providers’ safeguarding / whakahaumarutia work must meet relevant legislative requirements and rights-based frameworks to be safe and appropriate.
Rights-based treaties, conventions and frameworks
Effective safeguarding is based on rights-based treaties, conventions and frameworks, including:
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
(the Treaty of Waitangi)
FOR YOUR ACTION
Become familiar with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and te Ao Māori values.
Consider how your own approaches and practices can actively support these and be welcoming, culturally appropriate for, and inclusive of tāngata whaikaha Māori.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(UNCRPD)
FOR YOUR ACTION
Become familiar with the purpose and principles of UNCRPD, and the role NZ has played.
Consider how you can uphold and promote the UNCRPD principles at your place.
Enabling Good Lives
(EGL)
FOR YOUR ACTION
Become familiar with EGL.
Consider how you can uphold and promote EGL principles at your place.