My name is Dujuan, I am 12 years old. I am from Arrernte and Garrwa Country.
I came here to speak with you because the Australian Government is not listening. Adults never listen to kids like me. But we have important things to say.
I am the star in a new documentary, In My Blood It Runs.
The film shows that I felt like a failure at school.
I was always worried about being taken away from my family. I was nearly locked up in jail.
I was lucky because my family they know I am smart. They love me. They found a way to keep me safe.
There are some things I want to see changed:
I want my school to be run by Aboriginal people.
I want adults to stop cruelling 10 year old kids in jail.
I want my future to be out on land with strong culture and language.
My film is for all Aboriginal kids. It is about our dreams, our hopes and our rights.
I hope you can make things better for us.
Thank you.
For more information, see: Aboriginal child to address UN Human Rights Council and urge Australia to stop sending 10 year olds to prison
