The Human Rights Commission’s That’s Us anti-racism campaign has reached almost 2 million people (1.9 million) and engaged with more than 600,000 people since its launch on the 1st September 2016. That’s Us is New Zealand’s first nationwide, anti-racism campaign with its first stage focused on sharing the stories of everyday Kiwis.
Stand up to racism. That’s Us
That’s Us is New Zealand’s first anti-racism campaign that asks Kiwis to start sharing our own personal stories about racism, intolerance and hatred as well as …
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy announced the figures when she launched Race Relations Day this morning.
“This is good news. It tells us that Kiwis care deeply about race relations and it shows in other ways, this year we have an unprecedented number of Race Relations Day events taking place throughout March,” said Dame Susan.
“But the reality is that racism is something many Kiwis face every day. Incidents happen here in New Zealand, in Auckland, in Huntly, in Lower Hutt, in Christchurch and they happen to everyday people.”
“We urge Kiwis to remember three words: Support, Record and Report: Support the person being abused or attacked. Record the incident if you can. And report the incident to authorities,” said Dame Susan.
“It’s time to stand up for each other. Don’t be a bystander. Let victims of racial abuse know they are not alone.”
The Commission launched a video on its Facebook page that shows victims and witnesses what they can do when they see racial abuse taking
