NZFVC Quick Reads: 5 December 2024

NZFVC Quick Reads: 5 December 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.

Consultation on amendment papers related to Victims of Sexual Violence legislation

Public submissions are now being sought for Amendment Papers 215 and 216 on the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill. These amendment papers relate to the issuing of name suppression orders for victims and convicted perpetrators of sexual violence by the Courts. The Beehive media release provides a summary of the proposed changes set out in the 2 amendment papers. Submissions close Thursday 19 December 2024.

Ministry for Women consulting on 2025 Long-term Insights Briefing

Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women are consulting on their 2025 Long-term Insights Briefing. Their proposed topic is “Free to lead: tackling the effects of online harm on the pipeline of future women leaders”. The Ministry will consider the effect online harm might have on women’s participation in public-facing leadership roles across a 15-year timespan alongside the drivers of the recent growth in online harm directed at women and girls. A consultation document and a list of further reading has been made available on the consultation page. Submissions can be made online and close Friday 20 December 2024.

Ministry for Women invite NGO applications for delegation to the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).

Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women are inviting applications to join the New Zealand Government Delegation to CSW69 as the NGO delegate. Applications can be made by individuals, academics, and/or representatives of NGOs. The NGO delegate’s duties include advising the Delegation from an NGO perspective and acting as a liaison between Aotearoa based NGOs and the Delegation. Applications close Friday 13 December 2024.

Shama initiative invites South Asian youth in Tāmaki Makaurau to help prevent violence

Shama Ethnic Women’s Trust have announced an opportunity for South Asian youth in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland. Shama are looking for South Asian youth aged 14-17 to co-design a programme to address challenges faced by these youth in their communities. To take part, complete the online signup form.

West Auckland Together report on social service sector funding cuts

West Auckland Together have published their Funding Cuts Survey Results (2024). The report, which surveyed 27 community organisations in west Auckland, found a combined total of $3.2 million of funding cuts among those surveyed with an average of $134,525.50 per organisation. The Post covered the report in Kids in prison, families at risk: The impact of deep social service cuts.

New video series explores family violence as a critical health issue

A new 5-part video series exploring family violence as a critical health issue has been released. The series includes an introductory discussion on why family violence should be considered a health issue, followed by interviews on the topic with Professor Janet Fanslow, Professor Denise Wilson, Honorary Associate Professor Patrick Kelly, and Professor Ashley Bloomfield.