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| media_source | PrideNZ.com |
| copyright_position | In copyright |
| copyright_ownership | Gareth Watkins (PrideNZ.com) |
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| submitted_to_nlnz | 28-07-2024 |
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| production_date | 25-07-2024 |
| production_day | 25 |
| production_month | 07 |
| production_year | 2024 |
| recording_type | Event |
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| title | Protect sexual education resources in schools |
| description | Audio from the event: Protect sexual education resources (RSE) in schools, co-hosted by NZEI Te Riu Roa and Rainbow Wellington. The event was held at the national offices of the NZEI in Wellington on 25 July 2024. It also marked the launch of the NZEI Te Riu Roa Wellington Rainbow Network. Speakers included Cherida Fraser - Wellington Regional Coordinator for NZPC: Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective and is the board chair at Miramar North School; Tabby Besley - Managing Director and Val Little - Wellington Schools Coordinator at InsideOUT Kōaro; Stephanie Mills - National Secretary at NZEI Te Riu Roa; Sam French - Chair at Rainbow Wellington; Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and Kay Jones. Note some parts of the event were not recorded. Details. 00:01 - MC Ceri Giddens. 01:34 - Cherida Fraser, NZPC & Miramar North School. 06:04 - Tabby Besley and Val Little, InsideOUT Kōaro. 11:15 - Tabby Besley. 18:00 - Stephanie Mills, NZEI. 20:28 - Sam French, Chair Rainbow Wellington. 23:24 - MP Ayesha Verrall. 28:40 - Kay Jones. 31:10 - How to get involved - Ceri Giddens. 32:00 - Closing karakia - Sam French. |
| summary_computer_generated | The event focused on safeguarding and advocating for the continuation of Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) guidelines in schools. Cherida Fraser, Wellington Regional Coordinator for NZPC: Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective, highlighted the vital role of community in supporting and nurturing individuals, emphasizing the importance of the RSE curriculum in promoting respect, consent, and resilience among children. Fraser underscored that the curriculum is crucial for providing children with the language and understanding necessary for fostering respectful and inclusive relationships. Tabby Besley, Managing Director of InsideOUT Kōaro, and Val Little, Wellington Schools Coordinator, discussed the mission and impact of InsideOUT in ensuring that all rainbow and takatāpui young people feel safe and included in schools across Aotearoa. Besley detailed their organization's comprehensive support for schools, including policy consultations, training, and advocacy. Little shared personal insights into the challenges and progress in creating inclusive environments in schools, stressing the necessity of maintaining and enhancing the RSE curriculum to prevent harm and ensure the well-being of all students. Stephanie Mills, National Secretary at NZEI Te Riu Roa, reiterated the union's commitment to supporting inclusive education and the newly launched Rainbow Network. Mills shared personal anecdotes to illustrate the significance of love and inclusivity in education, reinforcing the idea that most people support acts of love and inclusion, and that standing up for these values is essential in the face of opposition. Sam French, Chair of Rainbow Wellington, highlighted the importance of relying on experts in education to develop and maintain guidelines like the RSE curriculum. French emphasized that the curriculum, developed based on extensive research and expertise, should not be altered hastily due to political pressures. He advocated for continued support and communication with policymakers to ensure that the voices of those who benefit from and support inclusive education are heard. Labour MP Ayesha Verrall spoke about the inclusive experiences of their own child in the education system and contrasted this with their own upbringing, which lacked such support. Verrall underscored the crucial role of public education in fostering an inclusive community where everyone feels valued and normal. They argued that the attack on RSE guidelines is part of a broader political strategy to create division and marginalize certain groups, stressing the importance of community action and dialogue to counter these efforts. Kay Jones, a former teacher and queer parent, shared personal experiences of the negative impact of inadequate sexual education in schools, including instances of transphobia and a lack of understanding about consent. Jones highlighted the importance of the RSE curriculum in preventing such harm and ensuring that all students, regardless of their identity, receive the education they need to navigate relationships and sexuality safely and respectfully. The event concluded with practical suggestions for community involvement, including signing petitions, attending school board meetings, and supporting organizations like InsideOUT. Attendees were encouraged to actively participate in consultations and make their voices heard to protect and enhance the RSE guidelines. |
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| voices | Ayesha Verrall; Ceri Giddens; Cherida Fraser; Kay Jones; Sam French; Stephanie Mills; Tabby Besley; Val Little |
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| location_name | NZEI Te Riu Roa |
| location | Level 6, 79 Boulcott Street |
| broader_location | Aotearoa New Zealand |
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