Archive for the ‘Developed Nations’ Category
Posted on September 25, 2008 - by Frank
Les Mills Bootcamp
Right now, you might be wondering what Les Mills has to do with humanitarianism. That would be understandable since the primary purpose of Les Mills Gyms is to sculpt beautiful bodies and increase fitness rather than save the world - going so far as to have a promotional campaign just for the ladies titled “look better naked”. If the scope of Les Mills ended there, they certainly wouldn’t be getting a mention on this site as they just wouldn’t fit, but there is a little more to them.
One of my work colleagues flicked an email out earlier today encouraging us to donate to The Auckland City Mission in support of her time with the Les Mills Bootcamp, where she is being put through hell as she and others help raise money for various charities.
Posted on August 21, 2008 - by Frank
Sexual Violence (contains audio)
We’ve just had the annual “Boobs on Bikes” parade make its way down Queen St in Auckland central - New Zealand’s busiest street. For those not in the know, it’s the annual main advertising event for Steve Crow’s Erotica Festival where a bunch of ladies (some porn stars) are paraded down the street topless in front of a large crowd of gathered men (mostly) waiting in eager anticipation with cameras… and buckets of drool.
The lead up to the event is always a media dream come true with the Auckland City Council always trying to legally stop it. The media gets a chance to highlight a fight between the biggest producer of porn in NZ and the country’s largest council, and at the same time they get to show some boobs - which is always good for ratings. In the process, morality and freedom of speech get argued about.
Posted on May 25, 2008 - by Frank
Streetreach New Zealand - Video
Posted on May 23, 2008 - by Frank
NZ Prostitution Law Review Committee: Report
In June 2003, by the slimmest majority possible, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Prostitution Law Reform Act. This Act decriminalised prostitution in New Zealand and put in place provisions intended to protect the health and safety of those involved in the prostitution industry. The intent of the Act was not to make a definitive statement about the morality of prostitution, but only to legally protect those involved. The desire to protect those subject to the industry is a worthy one.
On May 14 2008 the Prostitution Law Review Committee presented its report on the impact of the law to the Associate Minister of Justice.
Posted on May 20, 2008 - by Frank
From Debbie Baker - Streetreach
Streetreach is a confidential support service in New Zealand for those involved in Prostitution. Our aim is to address the route issue of why people get involved in prostitution.
Streetreach has always been committed to building relationships and addressing the needs of those involved in prostitution. Streetreach is a Christian based confidential support service for those involved in the sex industry
Since its beginning the one thing we have come to understand is that no matter how much a person has been through, we all have a need to be loved, respected, and valued. Streetreach wants to address what has happened in a womens life that makes them turn to prostitution. We believe that women should not be brought and sold as a sexual commodity.
We in Streetreach believe that its time to bring transition, to address the route problem of prostitution and to see lasting change in peoples lives.
Streetreach believes that prostitution is harmful, it robs those involved of their self worth and value. Constantly we see women on the streets who feel abused used and beaten; feeling like this is the only option for them.
Often when we talk to girls we find that they feel trapped and that the sex industry is all they can do. When delving deeper into the girl’s lives, quite often we will find that they have been a victim of abuse of some sort.
In the future we would like a drop in centre where the girls can come and get training and support out of the industry.
Here is a story from one of our girls:
-
-
Join our Community
