Breaking the silence: Recap of the Aotearoa NZ National Family Violence Conference
There was a strong call to action asking the government to pour more investment into rehabilitating people who harm at this year’s Te Pūtake 2024 National Family Violence Conference. The call is for this to sit alongside Te Aorerekura, the National Strategy to...
Community mobilisation: A crucial frontline in violence prevention
Community mobilisation is a powerful force that can help drive positive change and embodies the principle of collective responsibility plus action. By empowering communities to take ownership of pressing issues, such as sexual violence prevention, we unlock the...
Connecting for change: Atu-Mai insights from Pasifika fono
‘Celebrating the Transformative Power of Connection’ was the theme for the Pacific Practioners Fono for family violence and sexual violence on 11 April. Members of Le Va’s Atu-Mai team joined other Pasifika practitioners working in the sexual violence and family...
Communities mobilise for change on International Women’s Day
According to United Nations’ statistics, violence against women and girls affects one in three. On 8 March, Le Va’s Atu-Mai team posted on social media for International Women’s Day, and it was inspiring to see how people around the world are choosing to...