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Advocacy Topics

The Families Commission advocates for families and whānau by acting as a catalyst for change.

We aim to raise awareness of family related issues with families and whanau, service providers and policy- and decision-makers.

Our current advoacy projects are outlined below.

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It's not OK
Family violence causes death, injury and fear. It causes families to break up and jeopardises children's health, education and social outcomes. The four year Campaign for Action on Family Violence will help us change the way we think and act about family violence.
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White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.
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Child Discipline Law
The Families Commission believes very strongly that healthy, positive relationships within families do not include people hitting each other.
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