He Rārangi Wā
Timeline
We have compiled this timeline to document progress and setbacks on the journey towards the prevention and elimination of family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights key milestones of national or international significance, key research with policy or practice implications and the seeding of new initiatives. For some population groups, events may be drawn from a wider range of sources. The timeline is a living resource. We make changes and updates regularly. We welcome feedback.
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1980 New Zealand Committee for Children established
New Zealand Committee for Children (c1980-1987) founded
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1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) adopted by UN General Assembly
1979 First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin
First national gathering on child abuse held in Dunedin
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1979 First national gathering of Women’s Refuges
First national gathering of Women’s Refuges
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1978 Report of the Royal Commission on the Courts published
Report of the Royal Commission on the Courts (Beattie. 1978) (see Watt, 2003, p.8) published
1977 First Parentline groups established in Auckland and Hamilton
First Parentline groups established in Auckland and Hamilton
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1977 11 new Women’s Refuges established
11 new Women’s Refuges established
1977 Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion Act 1977
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 passed. Substantive amendments made by Abortion Legislation Act 2020
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