United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples webpage (opens in new window).

 

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples around the world. The Declaration elaborates on existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of indigenous peoples.

"White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" and "Some notes for facilitators"

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https://nationalseedproject.org/Key-SEED-Texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack

 

Peggy McIntosh’s seminal essay ‘White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack’ exposes white privilege through statements that highlight privileges that are often taken for granted. Her work seeks to enable audiences to understand how people of colour experience society differently. The National Seed Project have included notes to assist facilitators present this essay.

Dear White Parents video

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An intimate view of enlightening, sometimes uncomfortable, family discussions focused on parents helping their children understand racism through current events and sharing their own stories about how they first became aware of racism.

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Show Racism the Red Card

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Show Racism the Red Card (opens in new window)

 

Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity.

SRtRC utilises the high-profile status of football and football players to help tackle racism in society.

The campaign provides educational workshops to young people and adults in schools, workplaces and at events held in football stadiums.                              

In addition to the direct education of young people and adults, SRtRC produces educational resources (opens in new window) to challenge misconceptions, stereotypes and negative attitudes in society.

The campaign’s website features educational films (opens in new window) with appearances from range of professional football players such as Harry Kane, Dele Ali, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Pickford, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Maguire, Eni Aluko alongside England and Wales managers, Gareth Southgate and Ryan Giggs respectively.

The films address a range of issues surrounding racism and help teachers and other training professionals to deliver training in their schools and workplaces.

Law Society of NSW cultural diversity guidance

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Cultural diversity guidance resource (PDF, 372kb)

 

The Law Society of NSW recognises that creating an environment where every person, regardless of their background, has opportunities and support to reach their professional potential can result in better outcomes for the community at large, and better business outcomes for the profession.

The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, cultural diversity guidance encourages workplaces to actively consider their recommendations towards improving cultural diversity in the legal profession.