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Womens Refuge Prepares For Increase In Need Over The Holidays
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 9:30 am | Womens Refuge
While it is a time of joy for many, Women’s Refuges across the country are preparing for the inevitable increase in need for assistance that comes with holidays. Dr Ang Jury ONZM, Chief Executive of Women’s Refuge: “Once again, this year has meant ... More >>
Women’s Refuge Backs Latest Research Linking Intimate Partner Violence To Long-term Mental & Physical Health Outcomes
Saturday, 4 March 2023, 1:55 pm | Womens Refuge
Women’s Refuge wholeheartedly supports the findings of new research released today from the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau. This comprehensive study of more than 1400 Aotearoa women concludes that women who have experienced intimate ... More >>
Women’s Refuge Safe-Night-a-thon exceeds target
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 12:20 pm | Womens Refuge
The Women’s Refuge inaugural Safe-Night-a-thon far exceeded its target, raising an extraordinary 12,791 Safe Nights over 10 days. The aim was to reach 10,000 nights. Now, 11 New Zealanders will win the ‘money-can’t-buy’ experiences that were ... More >>
Specialists in family violence sector unite
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 8:15 am | Womens Refuge
Women’s Refuge and the National Network for Stopping Violence Services NZ have formed a coalition to unite their voices as specialist workers in the family violence sector. The National Coalition of Domestic Violence Specialist Service Providers ... More >>
NZ's first shelter for pets affected by family violence
Monday, 20 May 2019, 12:20 pm | Womens Refuge
New Zealand's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built. Pet Refuge will provide a temporary safe haven for pets, while their owners escape abuse. The initiative comes as new research from Women’s Refuge reveals ... More >>
Waikato Women's Refuge calling for donated household items
Monday, 24 July 2017, 4:49 pm | Womens Refuge
Do you have second hand furniture that could benefit a local woman in need? Or good quality preloved clothing, bedding and linen to help a deserved family make a new home? More >>
Women’s Refuge on Budget 2016
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:58 pm | Womens Refuge
“While I am disappointed there is no additional funding for the family violence sector in the budget today, I eagerly await the outcome of the review of family violence being carried out by the Ministerial Group on Family Violence and Sexual Violence,” ... More >>
Women’s Refuge comments on NZ Herald series Family Violence
Monday, 9 May 2016, 12:34 pm | Womens Refuge
“There is not much to get excited about in the world of domestic violence today. While changes to our legislation and the way government agencies respond to domestic violence are currently under consideration, New Zealand’s reputation as one of ... More >>
Women’s Refuge - Initiatives Against Family Violence
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 4:03 pm | Womens Refuge
Statement from Women’s Refuge in relation to the Government Initiatives announced today – July 2nd More >>
Women’s Refuge launches 1st recycled designer boutique
Friday, 25 April 2014, 3:57 pm | Womens Refuge
A stylish recycled designer clothing boutique whose profits will help women and children escape domestic violence will be launched on April 30th in Auckland. To mark the opening of the ‘Yellow Belle’ boutique a specially crafted dress designed by ... More >>
A Troubling Trend of Brutal Violence says Women’s Refuge
Saturday, 22 June 2013, 11:37 am | Womens Refuge
Women’s Refuge has noticed a worrying increase in the number of particularly cruel and brutal incidents of domestic violence. More >>
