This time however, NZ Cricket has taken a cultural approach integrating Kilikiti Samoa (Samoan cricket) as part of the programme. This was mainly to attract more young Samoan/Pacific girls in the community to jump on board and participate within the activities. The idea was first trialled with the Wellington (Wainuiomata) and Auckland (Papatoetoe) hubs, but will now be dispersed out to all participating groups in the programme.
“Our main objective is getting girls within the Pacific community in being active and showing them a healthy well being lifestyle and to enjoy the fellowship they gather with their fellow peers/friends.
By increasing transparency, accountability, and consistency of the justice system, women and girls will have better access to justice and protection from violence. Fair sentences for domestic violence and sexual offenses will convey to the perpetrator and the broader community that GBV will not be tolerated. As attitudes shift, these will be reflected in laws, policies, and societal norms that impact 30 million women and girls in the Pacific & Caribbean region.
