Analyses showed that victim-survivors face significant barriers in accessing this visa. Proving violence and an inability to return to their country of origin due to social stigma are complex and…
People and Society
African Mothers’ Experiences of Raising ‘Afro-Kiwi Kids’ in Aotearoa / New Zealand
By: Helene Connor, Irene Ayallo, Susan Elliott
Published: 2017-12-01
This article presents findings from qualitative research data gathered from a group of ten refugee-background and immigrant African mothers living in Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. The research study—From Mama Africa to…
Families, Whānau and Parenting Women/Wāhine
Ethnicity and Diversity
A Perspective on S4.5 Residence Category for Victims of Domestic Violence (VDV) Policy: Addressing Domestic Violence against ‘Ethnic’ Women
By: Irene Ayallo
Published: 2019-12-20
This presentation examines the immigration-specific factors which makes the domestic experiences of these women unique. In doing so, it highlights where there are gaps in knowledge of and responses for…
Family Violence & Abuse Women/Wāhine
Non-profit Sector
Advocacy in the New Zealand Not for Profit Sector” Nothing Stands By Itself
By: Susan Elliott and David Haigh
Published: 2013-01-01
This research focuses on the nature of Government/Not for Profit (NFP) sector relationships with particular reference to advocacy in New Zealand. It follows up on a study of advocacy in…
Advocacy Government – Central & Local Non-profit Sector
Non-profit Sector
Advocacy in the New Zealand Not for Profit Sector
By: Susan Elliott and David Haigh
Published: 2012-05-01
The research focuses on the nature of Government/Not for Profit sector relationships with particular to advocacy in New Zealand. It looks at the kinds of advocacy activities that NFPs organisations…