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Suffrage Day Reflections

GWC Trust Board Chair, Megan Clayton shares her thoughts as to how the work of the Women’s Suffrage Movement impacts on the work the women of GWC are focused on: to assist women in their ongoing education opportunities.

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Te Reo Māori me ōnā tīkanga 

At the end of another Te wiki o te reo Māori, two of our Board members reflect on why they feel it is important for all Graduate Women Canterbury Board members to learn Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and Māori tikanga (Māori customs and traditions).

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Equity Versus Equality for Women in Tertiary Education.

In the world of education, we discuss equality frequently. The general consensus is for everyone to have the same opportunities, regardless of their gender, race, disability status or other factors that might affect whether they can get an education or not. There are even laws, particularly the Human Rights Act 1993 and the bill of rights, in place today to help make sure this happens.

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