New Zealand First
Spokesperson for Women’s Affairs Tracey Martin would like
to acknowledge the men across New Zealand who today make a
pledge not to commit violence against women and
children.
“As more and more men campaign to raise
awareness of this physically and emotionally damaging
behaviour they become a powerful part of the solution to
ending violence against women.
“If the violence is
to stop, and it must, then it is vital that men are part of
the change by taking responsibility for their role in
putting an end to it.
“These men give a voice to
highlighting the unacceptable actions of those who would
condone, remain silent or raise their fists against women
across Aotearoa who are bashed behind closed doors.
“Making this a joint gender issue goes hand in hand
with speaking out as the first step towards solving this
problem,” says Ms Martin.
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