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Who we are

Who We Are

AVA is a community group focused on taking action against gender-based violence in its various forms. It advocates with law makers, government departments and politicians on behalf of those impacted by physical, psychological, and sexual violence. AVA works to raise public awareness of the impacts of gender-based violence and of the legislative and policy changes required to reduce the harm this causes in Aotearoa New Zealand.  Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for violence and abuse which is caused and enabled by a system of unequal power between genders. This commonly appears as men using violence against women and children, but also includes violence against gender diverse people and rainbow communities. Underlying this violence at an individual level, is the person feeling entitled and justified to use violence based on deep-seated traditional views of gender.

Our Values
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Our Values

· Recognise and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi
· Intersectional feminism
· Social justice + action
· Inclusivity – gender is not binary, trans women are women.
· Advocacy
· Equity/Ōritetanga (equitable approach + access to safety
· Respect+Compassion
· Self-determination/autonomy
· Partnership + whanaungatanga.

AVA is a community group focused on taking action against gender-based violence in its various forms. It advocates with law makers, government departments and politicians on behalf of those impacted by physical, psychological, and sexual violence. AVA works to raise public awareness of the impacts of gender-based violence and of the legislative and policy changes required to reduce the harm this causes in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

 

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for violence and abuse which is caused and enabled by a system of unequal power between genders.

This commonly appears as men using violence against women and children, but also includes violence against gender diverse people and Rainbow communities. Underlying this violence at an individual level, is the person feeling entitled and justified to use violence based on de

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Our Purpose

​The primary purpose of AVA is to take action against gender-based violence in all its forms and we do this through three workstreams. 1. Awareness – raising public awareness of issues of violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. 2. Action and advocacy – advocating for and taking action towards legislative change. 3. Information – providing information and resources to the public. Our first campaign is for an amendment to the Crimes Act outlawing stalking.

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Where to Find Support

AVA is solely focused on campaigning against gender-based violence. Here is a list of agencies that provide support for women.

Contact Us

Auckland, New Zealand

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