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Government seeking feedback on latest draft CEDAW report
News 14 Feb 2023
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Consultation on draft CEDAW report Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women in collaboration with other government agencies has drafted the 9th periodic report on New Zealand's implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All...
Article looks at how family and whānau voice is included in death reviews
News 13 Feb 2023
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Article about family and whānau voice in death review process The article, Te Pou: An Indigenous Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Family Voice in Family Violence Homicide Reviews, was authored by Michael Roguski, Denis Grennell, Synthia Dash,...
UN Expert calls for inputs on violence, abuse and neglect of older persons
News 02 Feb 2023
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UN Expert calls for inputs Dr. Claudia Mahler, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, has issued a call for inputs on violence, abuse and neglect of older persons. The feedback will inform her next thematic...
MOJ consulting on Court-appointed Interpreter Services Quality Framework
News 27 Jan 2023
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Consultation on Court-appointed Interpreter Services Quality Framework Update: The Ministry of Justice published Interpreter Services Quality Framework in May 2023. MOJ has also published a factsheet on the framework and guides to identifying if...
New report about the experiences of the Pacific sexual violence workforce
News 19 Jan 2023
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Report about the Pacific sexual violence workforce The report, Experiences and support needs of the Pacific sexual violence workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand (2022), summarises findings from the first research to look at experiences of Pacific...
Submissions open on bill related to hate crime and new work for Law Commission
News 17 Jan 2023
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Submissions open on the Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill Update: On 8 February 2023 Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced that the Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill would be...
Submissions open on Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill
News 12 Jan 2023
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Submissions open on Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill Update: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in August 2023. The Justice Committee is calling for public submissions on the...
Death of Malachi Subecz: Review reports and responses
News 15 Dec 2022
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Reports from reviews of death of Malachi Subecz Multiple recommendations have been made in reports looking at the death of Malachi Subecz. 5 year old Malachi was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021. At the time Malachi's mother was in prison...
New resources for raising tamariki Māori
News 14 Dec 2022
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New resources for raising tamariki Māori The recently published books from the Tiakina te Pā Harakeke project share tikanga and mātauranga for childrearing, with the aim of supporting whānau and growing wellbeing. Since 2012, led by Leonie Pihama,...
NZFVC wishes you a safe and happy break, reopening 16 January 2023
News 14 Dec 2022
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Support services for people experiencing violence will still be available over the Christmas break. Contact details for support services are provided on our website. The Campaign for Action on Family Violence has information about how to support...
Rights and needs of migrant victim-survivors of family violence within immigration policies and practices
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This webinar was held on 28 November 2022. Watch the recording or read the transcript from the webinar. Background Research and insight from victim-survivors and advocates has shown that immigration policies and practices can create barriers for...
2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UN and related reports
News 13 Dec 2022
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of disabled people. The theme for 2022 is "Transformative solutions for inclusive...
UN report highlights growing online violence against women and girls, related research
News 08 Dec 2022
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UN report on violence against women and girls in digital contexts The United Nations Secretary-General published a report for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. The report, Intensification of efforts to eliminate all forms of violence...
UN committee calls on states to protect the rights of Indigenous women and girls
News 05 Dec 2022
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UN committee calls for states to take action The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (the Committee) issued a General Recommendation which addresses states' obligations for the rights of Indigenous Women and Girls under...
Nominations open for groups designing redress for survivors of abuse in care
News 01 Dec 2022
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Call for nominations to join Redress Design Group and Advisory Group The Crown Response Unit for the Abuse in Care Inquiry is calling for nominations to the Redress Design Group and an Advisory Group. You can nominate yourself or another person. ...
White Ribbon, 16 days of activism, related events and resources
News 23 Nov 2022
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White Ribbon The Aotearoa New Zealand White Ribbon 2022 campaign brings together resources and advice for parents, especially dads, to communicate with their children about issues like consent, healthy masculinity and respectful relationships....
UN rapporteur calls for feedback on custody cases and violence against women and children
News 17 Nov 2022
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UN rapporteur call for inputs *Update: The UN Special Rapporteur's final report, A/HRC/53/36: Custody, violence against women and violence against children, was published in April 2023. The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls,...
Call for proposals for national family violence conference
News 10 Nov 2022
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Call for proposals for national family violence conference The Aotearoa New Zealand National Family Violence Conference, Hiwa-i-te-rangi, is being organised by Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga | the National Network of Family Violence Services. The...
NZFVC webinar addressing needs of migrant victim-survivors of family violence
News 08 Nov 2022
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NZFVC webinar The NZ Family Violence Clearinghouse is hosting a webinar on the Rights and needs of migrant victim-survivors of family violence within immigration policies and practices on Monday, 28 November 2022 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Research and...
Govt announcements on social sector commissioning and pay equity
News 03 Nov 2022
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Govt announcements Social Sector Commissioning Action Plan launched Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni announced the launch of the Social Sector Commissioning Action Plan 2022-2028. A brief, executive summary for the...