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In Australia, Aboriginal and Maohi flags will fly alongside the national flag at all 35 matches of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in the country from July 20. 29 gatherings are planned in New Zealand, where the Maohi community has about 900,000 people.
” FIFA’s commitment that all Australian flags will be flown at the World Cup is a significant moment for all Australians, particularly First Nations.“, said Australian Federation President James Johnson.
” This decision is in line with the values of diversity and inclusion that our organization carries into it and is consistent with our vision for the competition.I am,” he added.
New Zealand federation Andrew Bracknell also welcomed the move, hoping it would set a precedent for subsequent editions of the “r”.Knowledge of the rights of indigenous peoples around the world“.
” These flags express mutual respect, national identity and willingness to recognize the indigenous cultures of our hosts.“, for his part, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino underlined in a press release.
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