More Job Choices For Women ‘a Priority’ (Press, 6 March 1987)
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Summary: More Job Choices For Women ‘a Priority’ (Press, 6 March 1987)
On 6 March 1987, the Minister of Women's Affairs in New Zealand, Mrs Hercus, emphasised the need for broader job opportunities for women in a statement made in conjunction with the upcoming International Working Women’s Day on 8 March. She acknowledged that while women have legal equality in New Zealand, merely establishing equal rights is insufficient. Mrs Hercus highlighted the importance of encouraging young girls to pursue subjects typically associated with boys and enabling women to train for a more extensive array of jobs. She noted that it is essential to challenge employers' biases, asserting that the historical male dominance in certain jobs should not exclude women from those roles. To commemorate International Working Women’s Day, various events are planned, particularly in Wellington, where leaflets addressing the issues faced by women workers will be distributed, and a special radio programme on Access will be broadcast. This date is significant, marking the anniversary of a protest march by women in New York's textile industry back in 1857. Moreover, in alignment with the day, members of Amnesty International will present letters to the Soviet Embassy calling for action on behalf of women prisoners of conscience worldwide. Specifically, a group of Wellington women will advocate for the release of Sofya Belyak, a 32-year-old Ukrainian Catholic who was sentenced in 1983 to five years in prison followed by five years of internal exile for what the Soviet government deemed anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda, as well as for engaging in anti-social religious activities. This action is part of Amnesty International's efforts to draw attention to the plight of women facing political persecution globally.
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