Aotearoa Statement

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In line with the 41st Conference theme of 'Tipping Points', the New Zealand Sexual Health Society is promoting equitable sexual health outcomes between Māori and other New Zealanders.

The Aotearoa Statement calls upon sector clinicians, promoters, researchers, managers and policy makers to sign up to the Statement and, using best evidence, reorient services so that Māori achieve good sexual health. Conference participants can visit the Society information booth and use the online sign-up facility, and organisations supporting the Aotearoa Statement can add their logo to the Statement.

The Aotearoa Statement is part of a broader Australasian campaign to achieve equity and improve Indigenous sexual health outcomes. Check out the Noongar Boodja - Perth Statement that was signed by organisations and people attending the Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences in September 2019 in Perth https://ashm.org.au/programs/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-program/noongar-boodja-statement/

We invite you to sign up for the Aotearoa Statement now