This is the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, Te Kaunihera Wāhine o Aotearoa. The National Council of Women of New Zealand was established by suffragists in 1896 working for gender equality across the political, social and economic sectors. NCWNZ’s activity is diverse. We make a difference by representing women’s voices and influencing key decisions and issues through research, discussions and submissions. We encourage and educate people on the need for action and what they can do. Locally, our branches make a difference for women in their communities through projects, events and advocacy. Globally, we assess and report on New Zealand’s progress toward meeting international agreements on women and girls, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. We support member organisations in the work they do through providing information, connecting them with others who can help and representing their activities in our advocacy. Visit www.ncwnz.org.nz to find out how you can support our work.