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"hamkke ilhagi" (Work Together)
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
May 20 2021
President Biden signed a new law that passed through Congress signaling a change in how we combat Asian Hate related incidents that have become widespread during the pandemic.
The New law expands help for local law enforcement agencies in an effort to combat the rising tide of hate that the Asian American community is experiencing.
Eliminate hate: Addressing Anti-Asian racism
May 31, 2022
A webpage discussing the rise in Asian incidents of hate and bias. In honor of Asian Heritage Month they take a look at the lives of Asian Canadians and how this Pandemic has affected them.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
13 September 2007
The United Nations has ratified the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This protects all indigenous peoples from persecution and harm. Given that Asian peoples are indigenous, this agreement would constitute a plan of action to combat racism and hate for the Asian community as well.
This document provides indigenous peoples with the rights to self determination which would include life, liberty and security of the person which is also guaranteed by the bills of rights and the UN declaration of Human Rights.
