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2011 Diversity Forum: People in Harmony

Being a Masters student at the CACR I was lucky enough to attend the second day of the seventh annual New Zealand Diversity Forum that was held in Hamilton. The Diversity Forum is organised annually by the Human Rights Commission in association with New Z... View post


Hijab: a personal reflection

The hijab has become a powerful symbol of a culture and ideology that often seems at odds with ‘modern’ ideals. However, for Muslims, it is far more functional than symbolic. Interpretations of its purposes include modesty, an act of worship, and an expre... View post


Why Kiwis should respect the Hijab

New Zealand prides itself on being a culturally diverse and inclusive society. Yet recent events suggest visibly Muslim women continue to bear the brunt of discrimination.... View post


NZ Muslims Are Doing Well

Despite an increase in reports of discrimination towards Muslims, a researcher at Victoria University says Muslims in this country are doing comparatively well in other measures.... View post


2010 Otto Klineberg Award

Following on the heels of Colleen’s recent award, there’s been another success for the Centre: CACR Fellow Ron Fischer and recent CACR alumni Katja Hanke have been given the 2010 Otto Klineberg Intercultural and International Relations Award.... View post


An award that gets at the heart of CACR

I can't link to Victoria University of Wellington's internal newsletter but I'm going to share something from it anyway. If I'm stealing the thunder of some later media release, so be it!... View post


Jim's Inaugural, Asian Discrimination coverage

In just a few hours as I write, CACR Deputy Director Prof James Liu will deliver his inaugural lecture “Towards a psychology of global consciousness”. I’m sure the whole CACR community joins me in congratulating Jim!... View post


What do Kiwis really think of Muslims?

Kiwis aren't calling for burning the Koran - but how tolerant are our attitudes towards Muslims?... View post


Welcome to Diversity Issues

We are rapidly becoming a highly multicultural country, and that presents many challenges. How can we cope with all these differences from person to person and family to family? How can we make the most of the opportunities our changing population brings?... View post