Election 2014: Political parties on family violence
Wed 03 Sep 2014
With the election drawing near, we have compiled the political parties' policies on family violence. (At the bottom of the page are links to ...
With the election drawing near, we have compiled the political parties' policies on family violence.
(At the bottom of the page are links to an upcoming political debate on family violence and a march on Parliament.)
In brief
The National Council of Women asked each of the political parties What would your party do to reduce violence against women? in 600 words or less.
The Women's Election Agenda Aotearoa 2014 published 100 steps on the road to equality for women, including steps to address violence against women, and asked the political parties for responses.
Ours (a platform for young people) asked What the party leaders think needs to be done to address sexual violence.
Links to the parties' full policies
National Party
For media on National's policy, see previous NZFVC news story Government announces "suite of initiatives" to address family violence (scroll down to media)
Labour Party
Ending violence against women and children
For media on Labour's policy, see previous NZFVC news story Labour announces family violence policy (scroll down to media)
Green Party
Māori Party
See also Ending family violence should be a key issue
New Zealand First
Mana movement
Internet Party
United Future
Conservative Party
Issues and Why New Zealand needs the Conservatives
Upcoming election-related family violence events
On Friday 5 September, 6-7.30pm, the Dunedin Collaboration Against Family Violence is hosting a political debate on family violence with representatives of four major political parties. It will be livestreamed on the internet and a recording made available afterwards.
On Monday 15 September, 12 noon, Women’s Refuge, Te Ohaakii a Hine - National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together, Shakti, Relationships Aotearoa, The Pacific Islands Safety and Prevention Project, National Network of Stopping Violence Services and the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Supervised Contact Services have joined together to organise a march on Parliament calling for an end to domestic and sexual violence.
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