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Around Aotearoa New Zealand
| March 2009 |
Children's DayChildren's Day is a special day to spend time with your family. It's not about gifts or spending money... It's about laughing and playing with your family. Remember, Children's Day will always be on the first Sunday of March and what ever you do this Children's Day, make it a special day to remember! |
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March
8
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International Women’s DayInternational Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made for women, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women's rights. |
| Annually |
Mana Wahine WeekMana Wāhine Week, celebrated annually since 1993, is an opportunity to recognise the contribution and celebrate the success of Māori women in New Zealand.He Wāhine Pūmanawa 2009 Mana Wahine 2008 - now known as He Wāhine Pūmanawa Mana Wahine 2007 Mana Wahine 2006 You are welcome to list your event here for Mana Wahine Week 2009. |
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Annually
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Diversity Day
For coverage of the 2008 event, please see the HRC website. |
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September Annually |
Women's Suffrage DayNew Zealand was the first nation to bring in universal adult suffrage in 1893. The anniversary of Women's Suffrage not only provides an opportunity to remember the gains and pay homage to the generations of women who have continued to fight for social change, but also to challenge the remaining barriers that prevent women's full economic and social participation in New Zealand society.2009 events |
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October 9
2009
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Pink Ribbon Day Street AppealThe Pink Ribbon is the international symbol of breast cancer awareness and trademarked to the Foundation in New Zealand. Pink Ribbon Day is our nationwide street appeal and will be held on Friday 9 October 2009. |
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October
15
Annually |
World Rural Women's DayEstablished following the United Nations conference in Beijing in 1995, World Rural Day is a practical way of obtaining recognition and support for the multiple roles of rural women, who are mostly farmers and small enterprises. For more information see Rural Women website. |
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November
25
Annually |
White Ribbon DayWhite Ribbon Day is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It has been commemorated since 1981 in memory of the Mirabal sisters, Dominican Republic political activists, and a day of global recognition of gender violence. For information on White Ribbon Day activities, see www.whiteribbon.org.nz or the Families Commission at www.nzfamilies.org.nz/white-ribbon.php.Did you know: Following White Ribbon Day are the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence which runs until December 10 (Human Rights Day) symbolically linking violence against women and human rights. It is appropriate to wear the white ribbon throughout the 16 days. |
