Former governor-general and Defence Force chief Sir Jerry Mataparae is breaking the code of silence over sexual harm and assault within the New Zealand military.
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Te Aorerekura coordinated strategy on family violence breaks new ground
One in every three women in Aotearoa has experienced physical or sexual violence; nevertheless, 90% of them are too scared to disclose it.
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Brave wahine talks about recovering from sexual assault and depression
Over the weekend Hunter Lee Kawana was one of six influential Māori speakers who shared their stories to inspire others at the RealTalk event in Nelson.
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Barber owners aren't clinicians but clients seek their advice
Barbers look for solutions to help eliminate family violence and sexual violence.
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New guidelines make it safer for actors performing intimate scenes
It comes after sexual harassment and abuse in the screen industry has been outed by the Me Too movement.
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#MeToo advocate Dr Hera Cook strives to protect wāhine
Historian writer Dr Hera Cook has been writing about heterosexual sexuality for the last 30 years and says its been a long battle to get equality for women in particular in the workplace. She also has been a prominent advocate for the '#Me Too' movement, a movement against sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
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‘I will support them’ to establish a women's gang – Dame Tariana Turia
Former Māori Party Leader Dame Tariana Turia was moved to tears after attending a public event called Mana Whānau held at the Waikato Headquarters of the Mongrel Mob.
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Mātauranga Māori to help minimise sexual violence trauma
Māori sexual violence service providers are relieved to hear that kaupapa Māori models of justice will be explored in more depth to minimise the psychological impacts of sexual violence.
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New law changes to reduce trauma for victims in sexual violence cases
The government has announced it will introduce law changes later this year to ensure that the justice system doesn't further harm victims and survivors when prosecuting sexual violence cases.
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Opinion: What our tamariki really need when it comes to sexual violence support
The government recently announced a $320mil investment in family and sexual violence support services. But as a survivor, Te Ao reporter Jessica Tyson says Māori whānau need to step up to address the issue.