Support available for students 1737 is a helpline

Support available for students 1737 is a helpline you can freecall or text at any time 24/7. Trained counsellors are available to speak with you. Counselling sessions will be available throughout the week via the Student Health and Counselling Service. (09) 923 7681 or email generalmanager. UHCS@auckland. ac. nz. The Maclaurin Chapel is a venue for everyone (regardless of religion or beliefs) to gather to talk. Chaplains and Counsellors will be present, and refreshments available. Open throughout the day from 9 am to 5 pm. Memorial Walls have been established around the Campus, at Faculty Service Centres and Level 2 of Kate Edgar Information Commons building. You can post a note of condolence, support or express your feelings at these.

Taking action Donating The New Zealand Islamic Information Centre has set up a crowdfunding campaign on Launchgood (a crowdfunding platform for Muslim people) with all funds raised distributed to the victims and families affected by the Christchurch attack. The New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups has also set up a crowdfunding campaign on Givealittle. Victim Support says it will use all donations received to the page to provide support and resources for people affected by the Christchurch shootings and their family members. Events Jummah Remembrance: Vigil for lives taken in Christchurch, Hosted by Migrants Against Racism and Xenophobia. Friday, 22 March 2019 from 18: 00 -19: 00, Aotea Square. Kia Kaha Aoteara: Stand Against Racism. Sunday 24 March 2019 from 14: 00, Aotea Square. Call out racism and other forms of discrimination “How to tell someone you love they’re being racist” “Give Nothing to Racism” (NZ’s Human Rights Commission page) Volunteer Teach former refugees and migrants English: English Language Partners New Zealand The New Zealand Red Cross Ban semiautomatic weapons

Today’s Guest Lecture Lua Maynard, Vic Tamati and Phil Paikea • Think about how the guest lecture is relevant to course material. • If you need to take a break, go for it. Be courteous to each other. • Participation in class exercise is voluntary.

Next Week: Gender-based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Coercive Control Readings Violence against women: global scope and magnitude Violence against women in New Zealand: prevalence and health consequences An invisible problem: everyday violence against girls in schools