News and views from The Backbone Collective which advocates for women and children who have experienced violence or abuse and who are enduring further harm from New Zealand's Family Court.
A mother says she is still chained to her violent ex-partner despite leaving him a number of years ago. She appeals to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as she says the Family Court forces her and her child to subvert their own rights for her ex-partner's.
Read MoreAre support services and campaigns designed to help women and children fleeing violence actually doing more harm than good?
Read MoreA teen has independently written to The Backbone Collective asking us to publish her plea to stay in New Zealand with her Mum after her pleas have been ignored by Family Court officials including a court-appointed lawyer for child and psychologist.
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Family Court about three children being forced to travel overseas to have contact with their abusive father: "You've just condemned three more children, one more mother and one more set of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to hell. For what? Money, power or enjoyment?"
Read MoreKids around New Zealand are playing boardgames in support of sisters who are protesting about their lack of rights as children involved in the Family Court.
Read MoreKiwi sisters Bella and Gracie are going against orders from the Family Court, saying it contravenes UN legislature and are asking New Zealanders to support their protest campaign.
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