Gender Equal NZ

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

The #MeTooNZ team at Stuff are highlighting the voices of male survivors in another exposé, this time about New Zealand composer Jack Body. While there is sadly more to uncover in the ongoing investigation, the survivors who brought these cases to light are to be commended. /3

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

It's been three years since the New York Times published their bombshell exposé on Harvey Weinstein, bringing international attention to the #MeToo movement. Since then, countless stories of sexual assault and harassment have been told. /1

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

However, the voices of male victims has often been missing. The ability for men to be able to speak up and speak out about their experiences are absolutely integral to changing the culture of toxic masculinity that all too often plagues male survivors. /2

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

... & pushed into surgeries without their full or informed consent. 33 nations are asking the @UNHumanRights Council to denounce discrimination against intersex people and take action to protect their autonomy and rights to health. This is imperative to make equality, reality. /3

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

Thousands of intersex people are being denied their bodily autonomy and pushed into unnecessary, irreversible surgeries. Aotearoa has joined 32 other nations in denouncing mistreatment of intersex persons in a statement delivered to the @UN last week. /1

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

Almost 1.7% of the global population is made up of intersex people who are born with diverse physical and genetic characteristics that differ from social ideas of normative sex characteristics. As a result intersex people are frequently stigmatised, discriminated against... /2

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

... outdated customs it starts to becomes troubling. After all, our genitals don't define gender, so it's time to rethink the blue-pink conundrum and encourage our children to decide how they want to define themselves on their own terms. /3

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

What does a massive wildfire, a pipe-bomb, and a helicopter crash have in common? If you guessed #GenderRevealParties gone wrong, you'd be right. What was once an American trend is now picking up steam in New Zealand. /1

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

It’s not only the life-threatening situations that are a cause for concern, it's the underlying principles of the party themselves. Announcing the #gender of your unborn child can be exciting for parents but when the announcement is built in heteronormative, sexist, and... /2

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

Endometriosis takes 8 years on average to diagnose, with some patients as young as 10. More funding is needed to roll out an education programme to schools across the country and to provide support for those who contact the organisation for guidance. /3

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

Endometriosis New Zealand CE Deborah Bush said that during lockdown, their organisation received cries for help from 568 women, because they were struggling to deal with their condition. /1

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

Many are facing cancellation of surgery or specialist consultations. The backlog caused by COVID-19 means wāhjne across Aotearoa will have to wait months for the treatment they need. /2

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

... to the ongoing culture change of tertiary institutions. Help make education safe. Click on the link to find out more and sign the petition. /3

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

One in three students experience sexual violence while studying. Research also shows that women, Māori, Queer, Takatāpui, and disabled students are at significantly higher risk of experiencing harm in comparison to other identities. /1

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[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

@ThursInBlackNZ have launched a petition calling for a compulsory #ConsentEducation for 1st year tertiary students. This will empower our young people with the skills to navigate and create their own healthy sexual relationships, prevent harmful behaviours, and contribute... /2

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#Onthisday 1951 the Māori Women’s Welfare League was established. https://t.co/vB6gx7ejsG

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

The recommendations to have schools use students’ preferred names, gender and pronouns in class and on their records is a step towards a #GenderEqualNZ. Props to Gender Minorities Aotearoa, @insideoutkoaro and @RainbowYOUTH for advocating for safe and inclusive education! 💜 /2

[Gender Equal NZ @GenderEqualNZ]

One in 10 New Zealand secondary school students identify as gender or sexually diverse. /1

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[NCWNZ @ncwnz]

The biggest sacrifice for wāhine Māori was having to give up the tradition of tā moko. If we want to honour all the wāhine who helped the #women’s #suffrage movement in Aotearoa, it’s important to learn all our past. #Suffrage127 🗣💜 /3