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UN committees release documents on NZ's performance on human rights
News 11 Apr 2016
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Two United Nations committees which monitor human rights have recently released documents related to New Zealand’s performance on key issues, including domestic and gender-based violence and child abuse. These relate to the International Covenant on...
Government supports select committee recommendations on sexual violence services
News 06 Apr 2016
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The Government has responded to the Social Service Select Committee report on funding of sexual violence services. The response was tabled to Parliament on 31 March 2016 and is now available online. The report says, "Government accepts the...
Sexual violence, social media, students and schools - court decision, IPCA statement, media
News 01 Apr 2016
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A number of reports of sexually abusive behaviour by school aged young men have been discussed in the media over the last few months. Comparisons have been made with the so-called "Roast Busters" group in Auckland. These have led to a statement by...
Social Services Committee reports on Child Sex Offender register
News 21 Mar 2016
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The Social Services Committee has reviewed the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Register) Bill and released its report, recommending by majority that the Bill be passed with amendments. Social Development Minister Anne Tolley introduced the Bill...
NZ Defence Force launches action plan to address harmful sexual behaviour
News 17 Mar 2016
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has announced Operation RESPECT, an action plan to address harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour in the NZDF. The action plan draws on several different reviews. The report Maximising Opportunities for...
Calls to address harassment and provide campus-based violence prevention
News 07 Mar 2016
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A group of Dunedin residents has asked the University of Otago to take action to address harassment in the Dunedin student quarter and at the university. The group sent a letter to Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne outlining issues of racist...
Marking International Women's Day; resources on gender and violence
News 03 Mar 2016
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The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March is 'Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality.' The theme encourages reaching gender equality faster. A number of International Women's Day events are listed on the UN Women National...
New report and government initiatives to address gangs
News 03 Mar 2016
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The Government has published a new report and announced two initiatives addressing gangs. The report, Adult gang members and their children's contact with Ministry of Social Development service lines, provides information about gang members’...
New tool on serving survivors with disabilities; NZ Disability Action Plan and Strategy updates
News 28 Jan 2016
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The Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety (USA) has developed a tool to support organisations that address domestic and sexual violence to track their progress in serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence who have...
New report on Samoan understandings of primary prevention of violence against women
News 20 Jan 2016
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The Ministry for Women has published a report on some New Zealand-based Samoan people's understandings of primary prevention of violence against women. The report, A malu i 'āiga, e malu fo'i i fafo: Protection for the family, protection for all,...
Law Commission publishes report on justice response to victims of sexual violence
News 15 Dec 2015
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The Law Commission has published its work on improving the justice response for victims of sexual violence. The report, Justice Response to Victims of Sexual Violence: Criminal Trials and Alternative Processes, acknowledges the significant under-...
Social Services Committee releases report into sexual violence service funding
News 15 Dec 2015
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The Social Services Select Committee has released its report into the funding of specialist sexual violence services. The Committee's terms of reference were to inquire (1) whether the state of services reflects an integrated approach to service...
New Zealand's Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
News 10 Dec 2015
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The New Zealand Government has published a National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security for the period 2015-2019. The New Zealand National Action Plan for the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, including 1325, on...
Consultation open on the Education Act
News 03 Dec 2015
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The Government is carrying out consultation on how to improve the Education Act 1989. Consultation closes on Monday 14 December 2015, 5pm. In November 2013, the government established the independent Taskforce on Regulations Affecting School...
Review finds media frequently distort violence against women
News 02 Dec 2015
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Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) has published a Landscapes State of Knowledge paper on media representations of violence against women. Media representations of violence against women and their children: State...
Inaugural Chief Victims Advisor appointed
News 19 Nov 2015
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Dr Kim McGregor, QSO, has been appointed in the role of Chief Victims Advisor to Government. The new role of Chief Victims Advisor will be responsible for providing the Government with independent advice on legislative, policy and other issues...
White Ribbon promotes 'respectful relationships' in November 2015
News 18 Nov 2015
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White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the internationally recognised day when men wear a white ribbon to show they do not condone violence towards women. The global White Ribbon campaign is led by men who condemn violence against women and want to take...
Law Commission seeks submissions on improving law for victims who commit homicide
News 15 Nov 2015
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The New Zealand Law Commission is calling for submissions on improving the law relating to victims of family violence who commit homicide. Consultation closes on 18 December 2015. In an issues paper Victims of Family Violence Who Commit Homicide,...
Consultation open on the draft NZ Health Strategy
News 12 Nov 2015
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The Ministry of Health is consulting on the draft update of the New Zealand Health Strategy. Consultation opened on 27 October 2015 and closes on 4 December 2015, 5pm. The draft strategy presents a view of New Zealand's future health system over the...
App Safety Centre provides information for survivors and advocates
News 04 Nov 2015
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The United States National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) has launched an online center which provides information and resources for the safe development and use of smartphone apps which address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating...