International Caucus

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs convenes the International Caucus – a forum for government agencies and non-government organisations to work collaboratively on international issues relevant to the interests and well-being of women.  Below you will find the full text of the formal protocol that sets out how the Caucus operates and minutes of Caucus meetings.

Working Protocol for the Caucus on International Women’s Issues

Purpose
The purpose of the Caucus is to provide a forum for government agencies, NGOs and relevant individuals to collaborate to enhance
New Zealand’s capacity to participate in and contribute to international fora arising from the institutions and instruments of the United Nations relevant to the interests of women by:

• sharing information on issues and institutions
• co-ordinating participation in international fora
• co-ordinating dissemination of relevant information domestically.

Membership
The Caucus shall consist of those government agencies, individuals and NGOs with an interest and involvement in issues relevant to the interests and well-being of women that arise in international fora.  Involvement in the Caucus is voluntary.

Process
The Caucus shall meet two times a year in April and October, and may meet on other occasions if required.  The Ministry of Women’s Affairs will convene the Caucus.

Minutes
Minutes of the inaugural Meeting of Caucus on International Women’s Issues, held at Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Thursday 28 October 2004.

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