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The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is the Government’s source of advice on issues relevant to advancing the well-being of women. This encompasses women having real choices and using their strengths to maximise social and economic success.
The Ministry’s main responsibilities are:
- Providing suitable women nominees for appointment to state sector boards and committees
- Policy advice on improving outcomes for women in New Zealand
- Providing support services to the Minister of Women’s Affairs
- Managing New Zealand’s international obligations in relation to the status of women
The Ministry was established in 1984. It is the smallest core government agency with a staff of just under 40.
What's New
Gender Stocktake of State Sector Boards and Committees
The percentage of women Ministerial appointees on state sector boards and committees as at December 2009 was 41.5%
CEDAW 2010 – First draft of CEDAW goes to interested parties for comment
The first draft of New Zealand’s four yearly report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has been sent to interested parties for comment. If your organisation has an interest in the status of women and would like to receive a copy please click 'Read More'.READ MORE>>
SPEAK UP, SEEK HELP, SAFE HOME
A review of literature on culturally appropriate interventions for intimate partner violence in ethnic communities (13 July 2010)
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Pānui June – MWA Quarterly newsletter
This is now available.READ MORE>>
Workplace Flexibility in the Accounting Sector
This report outlines the findings of case study research into flexible work practices in the New Zealand accounting sector between January and May 2010.READ MORE>>
