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Save the Children fights for children's rights
 Much of our work in New Zealand is about raising awareness of children’s rights in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Take a look at the convention and let us know how you can help NZ comply.


Removal of the defence for child abuse - Section 59
 Section 59, Crimes Act 1961 - Save the Children New Zealand lobbied the Government to repeal Section 59 of the Crimes Act. On May 2nd 2007, the major parties in the New Zealand Parliament reached an historic agreement in the support of a Bill to ban corporal punishment of children in New Zealand. New Zealand is the first English-speaking country to ban the 'use of force for correction' of children.
The Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act 2007 came into force on the 21st June 2007.

You can put your thoughts on this issue on a blog site at: http://www.repeal59.blogspot.com/


White Ribbon Day
 The 25th of November has been officially adopted by the United Nations as its International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Wear a White Ribbon to show your support. Read more


Every Child Counts - campaign for child well-being
 Save the Children is part of a coalition of leading non-government organisations and professional bodies that believe our children deserve better. We are sending a loud and clear message to politicians to put children at the centre of public policy. Read more here:Every Child Counts

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Volunteer for Save the Children and you will be helping children around the world to improve their lives. We rely on volunteers in so many ways:find out more about volunteering here.