Founding Kuia Links 40 Years Of Women’s Liberation To Fight For Pay Equity And Political Representation
Source: Scoop
The herstoric Hine E Hine gathering concluded today after three days celebrating 40 years of the Māori women’s refuge movement. Founding leader Denise Messiter ONZM used the occasion to connect decades of liberation work with urgent calls for pay equity, women’s representation, and greater Māori participation in democracy.
Hosted by Waikato Women’s Refuge Te Whakaruruhau, the gathering brought together veteran wāhine toa and emerging leaders from across Aotearoa. It was the first such event in 30 years.
“This gathering has celebrated the movement and our work in the emancipation of women across Aotearoa,” said Messiter, who has led refuge mahi in Hauraki for four decades. “Now we must turn that strength into political action, starting with the local body elections.”
The herstoric Hine E Hine gathering concluded today after three days celebrating 40 years of the Māori women’s refuge movement. Founding leader Denise Messiter ONZM used the occasion to connect decades of liberation work with urgent calls for pay equity, women’s representation, and greater Māori participation in democracy.
Hosted by Waikato Women’s Refuge Te Whakaruruhau, the gathering brought together veteran wāhine toa and emerging leaders from across Aotearoa. It was the first such event in 30 years.
“This gathering has celebrated the movement and our work in the emancipation of women across Aotearoa,” said Messiter, who has led refuge mahi in Hauraki for four decades. “Now we must turn that strength into political action, starting with the local body elections.”