Louise Nicholas to deliver Dame Dorothy Fraser Lecture

We are delighted to have secured Louise Nicholas ONZM to deliver the fourth annual Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture on Monday 28 September on 'How a woman who spoke up about rape and abuse brought about systematic change for the good.'

Louise Nicholas was named the 2007 New Zealander of the Year in recognition of her courageous story which has challenged and inspired many. It was in 1993 that Louise Nicholas first came forward with her harrowing account of rape at the hands of senior Rotorua police officers. Her story is one that has touched the nation, and she has gone on to become a leading avocate for sexual violence awareness and prevention, earning her a place in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

The lecture series is designed to celebrate the vast contribution of the late Dame Dorothy Fraser (1926-2015) to the Dunedin South community. At fourteen, Dame Dorothy was the youngest person to ever join Labour, beginning a lifetime of dedication and hard-work to the party. Dame Dorothy was a stalwart in the Dunedin community, she served on numerous health boards and as a city councillor. She was also married to Labour MP for St. Kilda, Bill Fraser.

The fourth annual Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture will keep to the tradition of celebrating the achievements of strong New Zealand women, and reflecting on their contributions to society.

Labour's Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson Hon. Annette King will introduce Louise Nicholas.

6:45pm - 9:15pm
Monday 28 September

Drink, Nibbles & Lecture
$20 per ticket
King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre
270 Bayview Road
Dunedin

ENDS

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