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Christmas a Real Test for Innovative Family Violence Project
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 4:04 pm | Women's Refuge
Some families affected by violence these holidays will be using state-of-the-art technology to access justice, and the law firm behind it is eager to put it to the test. More >>
Christmas time not so festive for many families
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 12:18 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is calling on New Zealanders to be more vigilant this Christmas and to think about supporting the many families across NZ affected by family violence. Last year over the holiday season there were over 6000 women and children across ... More >>
Women’s Refuge urges support of Domestic Violence Bill
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 4:31 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge encourages Parliament to support MP Jan Logie’s Bill that calls for a law change to provide paid leave for victims of family violence. The Bill was drawn from the Ballot today and will shortly come before Parliament. More >>
Better support needed for perpetrators of Family Violence
Friday, 25 November 2016, 10:38 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge welcomes the findings of the Issues Paper, Responding to perpetrators of family violence. The paper published today by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse calls for improved responses to perpetrators of family violence. More >>
A ‘Refuge’ at New Zealand Sculpture on Shore
Monday, 7 November 2016, 12:40 pm | Women's Refuge
For 10 days this month Fort Takapuna in Auckland will be transformed in to large outdoor sculpture park to raise money for Women’s Refuge New Zealand, and this year Women’s Refuge has teamed up with creative partners DoubleFish and set designer ... More >>
Women’s Refuge welcomes family violence legislation changes
Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 2:13 pm | Women's Refuge
Womens Refuge warmly welcomes the changes made to family violence legislation announced by government today. “Strengthening legislation to protect the victims, and a strong focus on the rights of victims are crucial to helping to keep women and children ... More >>
Women’s Refuge Annual Appeal cuts to chase
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 3:51 pm | Women's Refuge
The theme for this year’s Women’s Refuge annual appeal highlights the increasing costs of providing services to domestic violence victims. 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 pleased about additional funding
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 3:45 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is pleased at the government’s announcement of an additional $40 million in funding for the sexual violence sector over the next four years. “This sector more than any has tried to reach out to, respond and help to heal victims ... More >>
Seeking Safety Online
Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 10:08 am | Women's Refuge
Women seeking a place free from violence can now do it safely online through The Warehouse More >>
Women’s Refuge supports Law Commission recommendations
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 2:52 pm | Women's Refuge
Responding to the release today from Justice Minister Amy Adams Women’s Refuge Chief Executive Dr Ang Jury said, “while I have yet to read a full copy of the report, the recommendations I have seen reported in the media today seem to be heading ... More >>
Women’s Refuge clarifies information about abuse allegations
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 11:10 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge clarifies information about abuse allegations Women’s Refuge is anxious to clarify allegations currently circulating in the media about the abuse suffered by Moko Rangitoheriri prior to his death. It has been reported that Moko’s ... 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 >>
Brave people fronting It’s Not OK TV Ads acknowledged
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 2:41 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is putting its’ weight behind a new series of TV advertisements in the long running It’s not Ok campaign. More >>
Women’s Refuge congratulates Judge Andrew Becroft
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 12:29 pm | Women's Refuge
“A compassionate Judge, a thoughtful and caring man, and someone who can take us into a safer future for our nations’ women and children,” is how Chief Executive of Women’s Refuge Dr Ang Jury describes the appointment of Judge Andrew Becroft ... More >>
Women’s Refuge welcomes Joint Police Leadership Statement
Tuesday, 26 April 2016, 5:14 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge welcomes Joint Police Leadership Statement A call by NZ and Australian Police Commissioners for the community to challenge behaviour that turns a blind eye to family violence and attitudes which condone sexism and disrespect of women ... More >>
Women’s Refuge comments on Government's plans to measure
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 3:14 pm | Women's Refuge
“Measuring violence within the home is an important step in quantifying domestic and family violence in this country,” says Women’s Refuge Chief Executive Dr Ang Jury. More >>
Womens refuge saddened but not surprised by 312 deaths
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 11:51 am | Women's Refuge
Womens Refuge says it is not surprised by the announcement of the Family violence Death Review which attributes the deaths of 312 people over 10 years to family violence. More >>
Judy Bailey hosts a Charity Auction for Women’s Refuge
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 2:27 pm | Women's Refuge
Judy Bailey ONZM, Patron for Women’s Refuge NZ will host a Charity Auction on Friday March 18th at the Bolton Hotel in Wellington. Tickets are available for purchase now, with proceeds supporting services provided across New Zealand to women and children ... More >>
Women's Refuge Supports Warehouse Group Actions
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 8:57 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge warmly welcomes today’s announcement and congratulates The Warehouse Group for being the largest New Zealand employer so far to develop comprehensive human resources policy around domestic and family violence. More >>
