Wellington Rape Crisis condemns pro-rape meetup and asks men to stand up to abuse

Wellington Rape Crisis is appalled at reports pro-rape group "Return of Kings" has organised meetings in New Zealand later this week.

"This group promotes disturbing attitudes towards relationships and women, and we hope NZ men are better than to agree with them," says agency manager Eleanor Butterworth.

However, events like this provide an opportunity for other men to step up and challenge the idea that rape is okay and that men have a right to abuse women.

"I would really like to see all men who are part of anti-violence activism, or who individually consider themselves to be opposed to abuse, to monitor and challenge groups like Return of Kings," says Eleanor Butterworth.

"This group clearly expects that the only opposition they will face is from women. This isn't just something women should have to fight."

The language of Return of Kings is steeped in racism, transphobia, homophobia, and anti-Semitism.

"They need to receive the message that there isn't a market for this kind of thinking in New Zealand."

Wellington rape Crisis provides free support and counselling for survivors of sexual violence and their families.

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