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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

White Ribbon Day - Wednesday 25 November 2009

White Ribbon Day (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) is on 25 November. To order ribbons and see what events and activities are planned go to the White Ribbon website.Read More>>

Global Gender Gap Index

New Zealand has maintained its fifth placing on the annual Global Gender Gap Index, a list compiled by the World Economic Forum to assess countries on how well they divide their resources and opportunities between their male and female populations.REad More>>

New research on why so few sexual violence cases result in prosecution

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MWA) released the research reports from a two year research programme aimed at improving outcomes for survivors of sexual violence. Also see schedule of presentations till 30 November 2009.Read More>>

AnnuAl Report 2009

The Annual Report 2009 for the Ministry of Women's Affairs is now available. READ MORE>>

Pānui September 2009

Pānui for this quarter is now available on our website. READ MORE>>

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