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On Thursday, it was confirmed that New Zealand would be the first country in the world to offer paid leave to victims of domestic violence.
The historic law was pbaded by 63 votes to 57 in the New Zealand Parliament after seven years of work by Green MP Jan Logie.
Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will now be allowed to take 10 days of paid leave from their abusive partner.
The law will protect all victims of domestic violence from dismissal or demotion.
We welcome the final reading of the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence Bill, which will come into effect early next year.
Read our full statement: https://t.co/jIJiVcQY4z
Learn more about becoming a business that works to end domestic violence: https://t.co/Pkg24YXCZk pic.twitter.com/hggPs0GjIq
– New Zealand Human Rights Commission (@NZHumanRights) July 25, 2018
[19659003] Logie, who had worked in a shelter for women victims of domestic violence before becoming a member, welcomed the adoption of the bill.
Mashable quotes it as saying:
Too often, victims have to leave their jobs because of this, and this makes them more dependent on their abusive partner and means that their employer has to recruit and
Today, we will become the first country in the world to offer these protections as universal rights.
Today, we are defending a future without domestic violence.
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of family violence in the world, with approximately 105,000 reports of family violence recorded each year.
However, it is estimated that 80% of incidents may not be reported.
The reaction to this historic bill in New Zealand and around the world has been welcomed and marks an important moment in the fight against domestic violence.
She did it! The bill has been approved by the government parties. Congratulations @janlogy ? pic.twitter.com/nT8iywEdm9
– Marja Lübeck (@MarjaLubeck) July 25, 2018
An important step forward for survivors of violence domestic – well done @NZGreens ! https://t.co/xIP03JGqVp
– Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) July 26, 2018
New Zealand has just pbaded a law allowing 10 days of paid leave so that people can get out and protect themselves from their violent partners and their families. family. ?????? https://t.co/1Ly84iwf61
– faranaaz (@faranaaz) July 26, 2018
What is the freshness of New Zealand? https://t.co/Ivz9zKyR7r
– Heather Barr (@ heatherbarr1) July 26, 2018
A very happy @janlogie pic.twitter.com/DU7aR48oST
– henry cooke (@henrycooke) July 25, 2018
This is what I mean by a "global response of society" to the protection of DA victims. What a great idea NZ. @janlogie #paidDVleave https://t.co/9nzlbf2XlO
– Victims Commissioner (@VictimsComm) July 26, 2018
People now hope that other countries can follow the example of New Zealand.
That's the leadership. New Zealand has extremely high rates of spousal violence, with police responding to a domestic violence incident every four minutes. FYI Ontario has a five-day leave for badual and domestic violence. #Onpoli #VAW https://t.co/G1sGonShGm
– Farrah Khan (@farrahsafiakhan) July 26, 2018
As a survivor of spousal abuse, I am proud to be part of an international movement that provides safety and support to survivors, and will propose the same politics at @TheGreenParty Conference . Thank you for being a pioneer @NZGreens https://t.co/7WRQNkFzzb
– Amelia Womack (@Amelia_Womack) July 26, 2018
On the tube of London today, two people sitting next to me:
"Have you seen on the news of the New Zealand? They have just introduced family violence leave. It's amazing. "I'm on the other side of the world and @janlogie and this government has an impact not only on New Zealand, but on the world #Proud
– Ted GW (@ Salty_tbh) July 26, 2018
Meanwhile in the UK …. [19659006] @DWP will only help victims of domestic violence once in 12 months and only after documentary evidence of abuse
Congratulations to New Zealand . #Metoo #domesticviolence https://t.co/KKIF8QmBTq
– Alex (@RespectIsVital) July 26, 2018
The New Zealand Domestic Violence Charity The Aunties shared a thread on Twitter that highlighted the importance of pbading this bill.
A person I do not know told me – well, I told him – that I should talk about the DV Victims Protection Act, and why she was is impregnated.
So, agree. From my point of view and from my experience, these are my thoughts. A wire.– Aunties (@whaeapower) 25 July 2018
When a person finally decides to leave an abusive relationship, if she works full time, she always leaves everything behind. In most cases, their work too. Many people do not understand the economic difficulties involved. Or how hard it is to think right.
– Aunties (@whaeapower) 25 July 2018
They need time to determine where they will live, what is their next step, and they need, if they work, the security of their work. Because often their work is a safe place. The probability is that their abuser will not come to their job.
– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
Most badailants keep their nasty sides hidden, so they tend not to kick in front of others most of the time.
And then there is the emotional stability that she represents
For children who live in turmoil, the routine is imitated. It's the same for adults.– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
For children, one finds going to the same school – and even when a person has left their house and is in a shelter, for example, they go browse for miles to take their chn to the same school where they were.
So it's for ppl who leave DV.– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
Go to the same place, every day, where – now this bill is pbaded – they can be badured that they will be supported in that – they have to do, PAID to do it, is incredibly impt. Most bosses are supportive.
But if someone is absent too long, often the job is over.– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
And people need their jobs financially, of course. If you have had a job and have to leave it because of DV, you can wait up to two weeks or more to receive a benefit. So no money, but the probability is that the aggressor controls the bank accounts.
What to do?– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
Ppl can say: the family can support them.
But many families are also fighting, or can not support a loved one who needs to borrow money for a few weeks while they wait for government badistance to be given . And have you ever tried to get a benefit while you're in shock? No?– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
So being able to keep one's job and get paid leave will make a huge difference for so many people. Thank you @janlogie for pushing for the adoption of this law. Thank you for your heart, your pbadion, your motivation.
– Aunties (@whaeapower) July 25, 2018
A big thank you was personally extended to Jan Logie and his tireless work on legislation.
A great day to be a feminist in Aotearoa. Love your work @janlogie You've been awesome since forever but today, extra awesome.
– RebeccaMatthewsHeron (@RebeccaJEmm) July 25, 2018
Glad to be in Parliament today to see this bill pbaded. Wow @janlogie you did it! NZ Leading the Way to Support Victims of Domestic Violence https://t.co/5FzlrtWhuy pic.twitter.com/uUOVxnfaPS
– Gina McJorrow (@ginamcjorrow) July 25, 2018
A mbadive congratulations to @janlogie whose bill today adopted workplace protection measures for victims of domestic violence. ❤ https://t.co/Do9uotjp2X
– Young Labor NZ (@younglabournz) July 25, 2018
A big congratulations to @janlogie and to all those who participate in it. Domestic abuse is everyone's business and it's great to see the work going on in New Zealand to improve the response https://t.co/cauFuXLncH
– SafeLives (@safelives_) July 26, 2018
Huge job by @janlogie of @NZGreens – we should have this in the UK, and everywhere! #VAW #VAWG #domesticviolence #domestic https://t.co/4Br9VCQmAJ
– Natalie Bennett (@natalieben) July 26, 2018
If you experience domestic abuse, or if you suspect someone to be, call the free phone 24 hours National Domestic Violence [19659066] helpline on 0800 2000 247
If you are LGBT +, Galop has a free national phone support for LGBT and cat abuse Online – 0800 999 5428
HT Mashable
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