On this page
-
…
Whiria te Muka Tangata: Anti-Racism Systems Change
Whiria te Muka Tangata is a preliminary systems change model that provides an organisational and system-level blueprint for anti-racism action in health.
Whiria te Muka Tangata includes:
- an implementation guide
- an anti-racism benchmarking rubric
- visual aids to support individuals and organisations to better understand where they are now and how they can make progress over time.
It weaves together recommendations from the Ao Mai te Rā literature reviews.
Whiria te Muka Tangata: Anti-Racism Systems Change
Position statement and working definitions for racism and anti-racism
This position statement outlines the Ministry of Health’s position on racism. It signals expectations for the broader health system to take collective action against all forms of racism and racial health inequity.
The position statement includes a set of evidence-informed working definitions for racism and anti-racism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Position statement and working definitions for racism and anti-racism
What racism is
This is our working definition of racism.
Racism comprises racial prejudice and societal power and manifests in different ways. It results in the unequal distribution of power, privilege, resources and opportunity to produce outcomes that chronically favour, privilege and benefit one group over another. All forms of racism are harmful, and its effects are distinct and not felt equally.
What anti-racism is
This is our working definition of anti-racism.
Anti-racism actively opposes and addresses racism in all its forms. Anti-racism accepts the need to redistribute power, privilege, resources and opportunity. It requires people and institutions to examine their power and privilege and acknowledge and address power imbalances. It is an essential enabler of wellbeing and equity, particularly for Māori, Pacific peoples and communities of colour.
Ao Mai te Rā literature reviews
Ao Mai te Rā literature reviews
