The 2019 Stocktake of Gender, Māori, and Ethnic Diversity on State Sector Boards and Committees. This year we reached an all-time high with 49% women's representation on state sector boards and committees! This is the first stocktake that Māori…
We’re hosting a range of events to share information on the gender pay gap toolkit and insights from organisations taking action.
Proactive release of Reports as provided to the Minister for Women.
Gain confidence to navigate online harm and remain active and engaged online.
There are a range of strategies and legislation to support those experiencing violence in New Zealand.
Data and research indicates that violence against women and girls is widespread in New Zealand.Below are some of the key statistics and information about different forms of violence that New Zealand women and girls experience.
No one should have to live in fear just for existing online. The digital world should be a safe space for everyone.
The free to lead toolkit was developed jointly between the Ministry for Women and
Seven high-profile New Zealand women share their stories navigating the online world and the real impact of online harm.
“It’s not just me that gets harmed by those comments, it’s the people that are reading them that might be feeling vulnerable.”
“The world, immediately, is harsher on women. And I think online is just another whole space of that where it’s amplified.”
“I post, then ghost. I’ve learned to rise above the hurt.”
“Make sure you keep showing up online and have people in your corner who are supporting you.”
“If you think that people have any type of awareness or compassion where they won’t go – no. They will go everywhere and then some.”
"It's really important that we do have people willing to put themselves out there and not feel that online harm or abusive communications could be a barrier to them standing for local government."
“Find safe spaces, find safe people, safeguard yourself. But also remember there’s a lot of good in this world.”
A new toolkit to support women and their employers address online harm has been launched by Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, at the Local Government New Zealand conference today.
Want to know how you can strategically position yourself for your next – or perhaps even your dream – governance role?
