Massive Hikoi

WALK TO SUPPORT "MASSIVE" MONDAY 1 JUNE 2015

Too often we hear via the media about another sexual attack, or some case that is going through the courts.  Unfortunately that is only the tip of the iceberg.  Most events of sexual violence are not reported.

It's a sad fact that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 8 boys will be 'exposed' to sexual violence before they turn 16.  For these children there innocence in childhood is shattered and the emotional and physical impact will go on for many years, if not for their whole lives.

There are lots of services available to help the victims of sexual violence, but is that enough.  We need to stop the violence before it happens.  We need to make it so unacceptable in all forms, at whatever age.

The hikoi that will be coming through Kaiwaka aims to raise awareness as it is much easier to prevent sexual violence than it is to recover from it.

Tomorrow at 12:00 the hikoi is due to reach Kaiwaka.  If you want to walk to support this initiative and say no to sexual violence then meet at the corner of Settlement Road and State Highway 1 at 12:00.

The hikoi will then walk through Kaiwaka before it heads out of our town.  If you can't walk all the way through town then join where you can or meet the hikoi as it goes over the bridge and on into Northland.

Look forward to seeing you all there.