Let’s do better – let’s be better, so that all genders can be safe from sexual violence

Gender Equal NZ supports Hayley Young in speaking out about sexual harassment and rape. National Council of Women of New Zealand President and Gender Equal NZ spokesperson Vanisa Dhiru says that Hayley’s story will resonate with many women in New Zealand. New Zealand has the worst reported rates of sexual and domestic violence in the … Continue reading Let’s do better – let’s be better, so that all genders can be safe from sexual violence

How can we expect to achieve gender equality for all genders, when Maori, Pacifica and Asian women are not even equal with Pakeha women?

National Council of Women President and Gender Equal NZ spokesperson Vanisa Dhiru says we cannot hope to achieve true gender equality when we are leaving some groups of women behind. Yesterday’s Public Service Workforce Data report shows that while ethnic diversity in the public service overall is increasing, the ethnic pay gap is not, with … Continue reading How can we expect to achieve gender equality for all genders, when Maori, Pacifica and Asian women are not even equal with Pakeha women?