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End violence against women

November 2011 “The White Ribbon Campaign welcomes Trevor Simpson (Tuhoe, Ngati Awa), as a new White Ribbon Ambassador in the fight to end violence against women”, says Families Commission Campaign Manager Rob McCann.

Trevor says “Through my work as a health promoter I know that a safe, protected and happy home environment is one of the key determinants of health. We know that when homes are experiencing violence and unrest, there are long term implications on a person’s health and wellbeing”.

Trevor Simpson - White Ribbon Ambassador

New Zealand’s bold strategy for reducing health disparities

New Zealand’s programme Whānau Ora takes a new approach to improving the health of the
Māori population: putting communities in the driver’s seat. But will it work? Ted Alcorn reports.

An easy read analysis of Whānau Ora as viewed from America. www.thelancet.com Vol 378 November 12, 2011

He Mara Kai

Theresa Wharekura, Manager, Te Kupenga Hauora shares "Mara Kai' with a view of project initiation pre Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) efforts and post HEHA funding culminating with the kohunga whanau determined to continue despite cuts. He Mara Kai.

Another R Word

Denis McLeod, Manager, Toiora shows humour and sense with his thought provoking piece. Another R Word

Enlightenment, engagement and empowerment

Health Promotion: Enlightenment, engagement and empowerment.
A workshop with Professor Mason Durie 17 September 2009.

Power point presentations
Part 1 Part 2

General Comment on Indigenous children and their rights under the Convention

On Friday 30 January 2009 the Committee adopted the General Comment on Indigenous Child Rights. This Comment urges State Parties to adopt a rights-based approach to indigenous children based on the Convention

The Committee On The Rights Of The Child sits within the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights. NZ is among the State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and ratified the Convention in 1993. General Comment