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Monthly Archives: December 2012
CALL FOR APPLICANTS FROM NEW ZEALAND NGOs TO ATTEND THE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING
Pacific Women’s Watch (NZ) INC . . organisation in special … Continue reading
NCWNZ Supports UN Call For Action On Femicide
13 December 2012 Media Release NCWNZ Supports UN Call For Action On Femicide “We are very much behind a UN call for action to tackle the global problem of femicide – the killing of women and girls because of their … Continue reading
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Radio 95BFM interview about Femicide
This morning NCWNZ provided information to a journalist from Radio 95BFM when they rang in response to our media release about Femicide. While our NCWNZ spokespersons were unavailable to do the interview, the station used our information as the basis … Continue reading
Merry Christmas to all Club Presidents, Members and Individual Members
As this year is coming to a close I would like to take this opportunity to thank every woman who has been a member of our organisation and for the tremendous work that each and every one of you … Continue reading
Contribute to the Global Thematic Consultation on Education
IFUW President’s Initiative- 11 December 2012 President’s Initiative Contribute to the Global Thematic Consultation on Education UNESCO and UNICEF have launched the Global Consultation on Education and are inviting young people, civil society, non-governmental organizations, governments, academia, media, the UN system and the … Continue reading
National’s Alcohol Reform Bill totally fails the public
Media Release – 11 December 2012 National’s Alcohol Reform Bill totally fails the public “The National Government’s Alcohol Reform Bill, due to be passed today, totally fails the majority of New Zealanders who want action on the country’s heavy drinking … Continue reading
Salisbury School closure declared unlawful
The Government’s move to close a residential girls’ school in Nelson was unlawful, a judge has ruled. Education Minister Hekia Parata proposed shutting Salisbury School and moving the students to a boys’ school in Christchurch next year. But the school … Continue reading
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‘Economic abuse’ to be put on par with domestic violence
Fwding to key contacts for Ak women’s NGOs – FYI… A nice coincidence that this has been put before Parliament during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence (25 Nov/ IDEVAW – 10 Dec/ Human Rights Day) Apologies to … Continue reading
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Service for sexual assault victims slashed
Service for sexual assault victims slashed (1:56) News Video Results Service for sexual assault victims slashed 6:56PM Tuesday November 20, 2012 support service for victims of rape and sexual assault is slashing its helpline hours following a funding…
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