ABOUT
New Zealand International Student
Sexual Harassment Victim Support
Sexual harassment is a global issue. It is a form of gender-based violence – one of the most tolerated violations of workers’ human rights experienced by women across New Zealand.
Sexual harassment is a major issue caused by unequal power and gender relations. It mostly affects women and girls. New Zealand’s laws on sexual harassment are weak and poorly enforced. International students face a high risk due to being away from family, language barriers, and lack of accessible support.
Sexual harassment is the earliest forms of sexual misconduct and if not prevented, in most cases leads to sexual assault or violence. Often sexual harassment is not properly recognized and may be easily dismissed, we at NZISHS aim to provide support to prevent the escalation of the occurrence of harassment into assault.
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WHAT WE DO
PREVENT
We seek to prevent sexual misconduct with awareness and guidelines; legal help is available for serious cases.
RESPONSE
We aim to be the first to respond to sexual misconduct, treating every case seriously and ensuring none are dismissed lightly.
OUTREACH
Our goal is to provide support and resources to those impacted by sexual misconduct, making sure help and advice are easily accessible.
TRUST
We aim to build trust with survivors and their loved ones by offering confidential support and prioritizing their well-being and autonomy in their healing and justice journey.
EDUCATE
We aim to educate on sexual misconduct, its effects, and legal rights, empowering people through workshops, resources, and advocacy to prevent and respond effectively.
CONCEALMENT
Our goal is to expose and tackle the concealment of sexual misconduct, advocating for transparency, accountability, and dismantling systems that promote silence or complicity.
NZISHS
You don't need to suffer in silence.
You don't have to navigate this journey solo.
NZISHS is working in universities to address sexual harassment throughout New Zealand. We are developing services to support international students in preventing and responding to sexual harassment.
If you’ve endured sexual harassment or assault, it can be incredibly challenging to open up about your experiences and emotions. We recognize that struggle. However, you don’t have to face it alone. You can reach out to us.
I feel tired- Insights into the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment all the time
Present legal advice and situational analysis
Implementation guide for students and training modules for students to help them prevent and report sexual harassment
0800 842 008
HELPLINE – 24/7 available
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WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE
International students in Universities and workplaces will experience safer and more productive workplaces due to a reduction in sexual harassment. NZISHS will provide services that educate international students and lecturers on sexual harassment and the relevant policies and law.
We aim to work along with each University to promote awareness campaigns. NZISHS will tailor sexual harassment policies, implementation guides, and comprehensive multimedia training that students, teachers and classmates may deliver to prevent and report sexual harassment.
NZISHS will advocate improved student policies and frameworks that respond to sexual harassment in Universities. We will do this through engagement with lecturers and teachers as well as students. We will promote effective models to address sexual harassment that results in better school place practices and protections and improved policies.
NZISHS will address gender equality through the following:
- Build confidence of female international students to recognise sexual harassment in schools and workplaces and voice their concerns.
- Support female international students to report sexual harassment-free from negative consequences and to encourage men to be more respectful and speak out against it.
- Strengthen Universities regulations and environments to promote mechanisms that address sexual harassment in schools and workplaces.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Minsang Ju
Director
Minsang is a lawyer and has worked in law enforcement for the New Zealand Police force.
He has been involved in investigations and prosecutions in criminal cases within New Zealand and is actively exploring new criminal cases including sexual assault and violence.
As a lawyer, he is able to provide professional legal advice for each instance of sexual misconduct and is able to navigate to the right authorities and governing bodies if cases of serious sexual misconduct has occurred.
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