In light of this report, and our hope for the work that these insights inspire, we strive for a reality in which one’s “adhikaar” – the right to be free, the right to love, the right of be oneself – is truly realised in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Existing statistics reveal gaps and a lack of information concerning child sexual harm, particularly among children from specific backgrounds, socio-cultural affiliations, differing immigration statuses, and those with special needs - factors that render them more susceptible to harm.
This online resource addresses these gaps through a community-focused and culturally sensitive lens and offers some suggestions to normalise kōrerorero nui important conversations about child sexual harm and abuse.