The National Council of Women of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Wahine o Aotearoa
Action
Latest Action
NCWNZ and the Charities Commission
The Charities Commission NZ is seeking to deregister this body at the national level, as being a charitable society.
Advocacy
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) advocates for women and families by:
- Providing them with information on current issues.
- Collecting their opinions on these issues.
- Ensuring these opinions are represented effectively.
Submissions
Submissions are prepared in reaction to;
- proposed changes to legislation, and
- consultation documents from government departments, local authorities and other bodies.
Resolutions
Resolutions are adopted by NCWNZ at national meetings and go on to form the policies for the work of the Council. Resolutions reflect the concerns and interests of the women who are members of the National Council of Women of New Zealand.
CEDAW
CEDAW is the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
The National Council of Women of New Zealand is facilitating the CEDAW Project 2010, which aims to bring women's and community groups together to discuss the Government's progress on addressing discrimination against women in New Zealand.
Research
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) undertakes research projects on important issues for women and children. This involves gathering opinions from the membership and the wider community and creating reports.
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