Kia Noho Rangatira Ai Tātou
A unique education programme on human rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
"To build a fully inclusive, fair and prosperous society, we need more people educated about a human rights approach to ensure people have the appropriate skills, values and commitment."
- Paul Gibson, former Disability Rights Commissioner, Human Rights Commission
What is Kia Noho Rangatira Ai Tātou?
A unique education programme developed by Te Pou and the Disabled Persons Assembly that puts human rights for disabled people and the Disability Convention into a New Zealand cultural context.
The name Kia Noho Rangatira Ai Tātou expresses the right of all people to exercise self-determination to participate as full citizens in their whānau, community and world.
Our thanks to governance group kaumatua, Te Huia Bill Hamilton (Ngāti Kahungungu, Nga Rāuru, Ngāti Raukawa, Kotimana) for gifting the programme name.
Gifted to Disabled Persons Assembly NZ.
Funding from Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People for Kia Noho Rangatira Ai Tātou came to an end in December 2024. The workshop has found a new home with Disabled Persons Assembly NZ.
System transformation
As we work towards the transformation of the disability system, the concepts at the heart of this unique programme are fundamental and timely:
- disabled persons' human rights
- self-determination
- citizenship
- belonging.
“Nothing about us without us”
Informed by human rights education best practice, the programme is developed and delivered by disabled people.
“Nothing about us without us” is the basis of the programme’s philosophy.
Format
This interactive education programme is delivered in four modules. It has three main learning objectives:
understand the meaning of human rights and the New Zealand human rights system
learn about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
apply practical knowledge of the Disability Convention.
The programme includes a manual which provides a practical reference guide to applying the Disability Convention.
What have past learners said about the programme?
“Excellent facilitators. Comprehensive, user-friendly manual.”
“Brilliant – beyond expectations.”
“Extremely relevant information that was engaging throughout.”
“Excellent amount of information to apply to daily practice."