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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...
Two PhD scholarships available in family and whānau violence
News 08 Dec 2015
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A University of Auckland team has been successful in attracting Ministry of Business and Innovation funding for a four year project. The project has the aim of producing the information necessary for informed policy making, working towards a goal of...
Enrolments open for postgraduate study with violence pathway
News 08 Dec 2015
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Enrolments are now open for postgraduate study at the University of Auckland with a pathway in violence. This is being offered for the first time in 2016, commencing with a Postgraduate Certificate. This postgraduate development results from...
Publications explore public perceptions of child maltreatment
News 03 Dec 2015
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Two recent international publications have explored the public's perception of child maltreatment. The papers also suggest strategies to increase public understanding of the issue. The article Beyond Prevalence: An Explanatory Approach to Reframing...
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...
Police video victim statements under new pilot
News 02 Dec 2015
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New Zealand Police in Palmerston North will record family violence victims' statements using their iPhone 6+ as part of a new pilot project. The pilot, set to run for four months, builds upon feedback from frontline officers during a series of...
Govt seeks feedback on NZ's eighth CEDAW report
News 25 Nov 2015
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The draft of New Zealand's eighth periodic report on the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was released by Minister for Women Louise Upston for public consultation on 20 November 2015....
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...
NZFVC advertising for Research Fellow
News 16 Nov 2015
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is advertising for a Research Fellow. This role provides an opportunity to support development of the NZFVC research platform, in conjunction with the NZFVC Co-Directors. The New Zealand Family Violence...
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...
NZFVC celebrates 10 years: 2005-2015
News 05 Nov 2015
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In 2015, the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse celebrates 10 years as your national centre for family and whānau violence research and information. The tenth birthday of the Clearinghouse was celebrated with an event at the University of...
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...
Consultation open on Official Information Act - Ombudsman
News 03 Nov 2015
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Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem is seeking public feedback on the use of the Official Information Act (OIA) as part of a review into public sector OIA practices. Consultation closes on Thursday 5 November 2015. Launched on 23 October 2015, three...
Further consultation open on Disability Action Plan
News 28 Oct 2015
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The Government is seeking further feedback on the Disability Action Plan 2014-2018 which seeks to advance implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. The...
NZFVC celebrates 10 years: 2005-2015
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On this page: Overview and highlights reportPresentationsMessages from NZFVC usersBackground information on NZFVC In 2015, the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVC) celebrated 10 years as the national centre for family and whānau ...
Kiribati launches eighth Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu framework
News 21 Oct 2015
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The Kiribati Family Violence Conceptual Framework was launched by New Zealand Kiribati communities as part of Independence Day celebrations on 11 July 2015. Boutokaan te mweeraoi – A Conceptual Framework for enhancing I-Kiribati wellbeing is the...
Sixth Children's Team launched in Tairāwhiti
News 15 Oct 2015
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Social Development Minister Anne Tolley launched the Tairāwhiti Children's Team in Gisborne on 9 October 2015. Children’s Teams bring together practitioners and professionals to develop a single plan to support a child. Minister Tolley said "...