NZFVC Quick Reads: 24 October 2024

NZFVC Quick Reads: 24 October 2024

Welcome to our Quick Reads format. Each week we share selected news bites relevant to family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa. See all past NZFVC Quick reads.

Mana Wāhine Kaupapa Inquiry (WAI 2700) research outputs

The Waitangi Tribunal has published the last of 7 research projects commissioned as part of the Mana Wāhine Kaupapa Inquiry (WAI 2700). These research projects provide accounts of:

• the historical overview, particularly of wāhine Māori roles, status, and knowledge, 1840-1950;
• equity and disparity in wellbeing, 1950-2000;
• access to leadership and representation, 1990-2020;
• contemporary justice issues, 1990-2020;
• contemporary education and employment issues, 1990-2020;
• contemporary economic issues, 1990-2020; and
• the diverse experiences of mana wāhine, Takapou Whāriki.

All 7 published reports can be found in our database.

Article and reports on technology and violence

An article and 2 reports have been released which explore the intersection of technology and violence.

• UN Women published Technology-facilitated gender-based violence: developing a shared research agenda (2024).
• The United Nations published the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children (2024).
• The article Sextortion: a scoping review (2024) was published in the journal, Trauma, Violence and Abuse. 

Updates on the review of Oranga Tamariki monitoring system

A cabinet paper has been released outlining the approach to drafting an omnibus Bill for changes to the Oranga Tamariki monitoring system alongside the Terms of Reference for an independent review of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Act 2022 and Children and Young People's Commission Act 2022. A media release from Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora | Ministry of Social Development announced MartinJenkins as the independent reviewer alongside a link to the review’s terms of reference. The media release went on to say that the review will provide an opportunity to provide feedback on the Oranga Tamariki monitoring system.

Government response to recommendations from the fourth United Nations Universal Periodic Review

The Government has responded to the 259 recommendations made in the United Nation’s fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of New Zealand’s human rights record. Recommendations from this UPR included concerns about family violence and sexual violence, particularly against women, and concerns about the Government’s backdown from UNDRIP and the lack of constitutional protections for Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Government announced their support for 168 of the recommendations and their partial support for a further 12. The acting Chief Commissioner of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission, Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo, commented on the Government’s response. The Commissioner’s response also includes links to the list of recommendations and the Government’s response to each of them.

Reports from Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi | Ministry of Youth Development

Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi | The Ministry of Youth Development has released Youth Voice & Leadership Engagement Report: Findings from the 2023 engagements with young people on the refresh of the Youth Plan: Voice Leadership Action (2024). The Ministry also released a report from their Ministerial Youth Advisory Group, Insights and findings from engagements: strengthening youth leadership and advisory groups (2024). 

He Ara Waiora handbook published by Te Tai Ōhanga | The Treasury

Te Tai Ōhanga | The Treasury has published the He Ara Waiora handbook (2024). The handbook was a collaborative development between the Treasury and Ngā Pūkenga aimed at helping policymakers implement He Ara Waiora into their work. He Ara Waiora is a framework that helps the Treasury to understand waiora and it's implications for lifting living standards in Aotearoa.