Ywca Equal Pay Awards

ywca auckland was the very first social enterprise in new zealand, and is part of the world’s largest women’s organisation, a global network of 25 million women leading social and economic change in over 120 countries worldwide. when we work with our young women, it is imperative we know they are entering an equal playing field in the labour force. ywca auckland’s vision of giving women the opportunity to realise a better future is lived out through its successful programmes. these programmes explore issues such as financial literacy and economic independence, as well as equipping participants with leadership skills, confidence, and resilience. for the last four years, the focus of our advocacy has been equal pay in new zealand. today women are still paid 14% less than men (new zealand income survey: june 2015 quarter). this presents a cause for action and we’re calling for a fairer future. what we are doing the inaugural ywca equal pay awards were launched in 2014, recognising best pr