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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:
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Providing suitable women nominees for appointment to state sector boards and committees
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Policy advice on improving outcomes for women in New Zealand
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Providing support services to the Minister of Women’s Affairs
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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 35.
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Latest briefings
Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2011
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Annual Report
Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2011
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Suffrage 2011
Celebrating women’s suffrage – a New Zealand first
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Statement of Intent 2011-2014
This is now available
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Case studies of community initiatives address family violence in refugee and migrant communities
This research describes the kinds of initiatives that were perceived by community members and service providers as working well in refugee and migrant communities and the conditions that encourage them to flourish. READ MORE>>
CEDAW Report Released
New Zealand is ranked among those at the top of the world for gender equality according to a new CEDAW report to the United Nations. READ MORE>>Students' Occupational Choice Study: Dunedin, Auckland
Teenage girls from Dunedin and Auckland were surveyed on their career choices in a new studyREAD MORE>>
