After the opening of our third safe house, Shakti recently spoke to RNZ about what this means for women and families seeking safety and support."Shakti Women's Refuge has provided more than 7000 overnight spaces over the past two years, almost double the roughly 3600 spaces ...
Shakti speaks out on dowry abuse in NZ Herald article
August 18, 2026
A recent article in the NZ Herald, 'Indian police seek deportation of New Zealand-based man over alleged dowry abuse, reached out to Shakti for comment on the issue of dowry abuse.'Shakti, a domestic and sexual violence intervention agency focusing on Asian, African, and Mid...
Shakti’s 30th Anniversary Featured in Indian Weekender
December 10, 2025
Shakti Women’s Refuge Trust was recently featured in the Indian Weekender, recognising our 30 years of service and advocacy for migrant and refugee women across Aotearoa. The article highlights our nationwide anniversary events and the ongoing work to end family violence.R...
My Yellow Sun – Women's Perspectives on War book release
December 1, 2025
This book features stories of women displaced by war, who met with Farida Sultana and Shila Nair in Europe while they were making a documentary aimed at demystifying the term ‘refugee’ and providing first-hand accounts from displaced women who paid the ultimate price of ...
Charity fundraising event
October 25, 2025
A fundraiser organised by Shakti Governance members including long-term member Dr. Shanthi Selvakumar was also held at Novotel Hotel, Auckland on October 25, tickets for which were sold to raise funds for the cause....
Shakti's book launch
October 23, 2025
At the Parliament event, a book on Shakti – OurStory: 30 years of Social Transformation was formally released by the Chief Victims Advisor Ruth MoneyThe book, chronicled by long term Shakti member Shila Nair, captures our history over the years and includes survivor storie...
Celebrating Shakti's 30th Anniversary
October 22, 2025
On 22 October 2025, Shakti proudly commemorated our 30th Anniversary in service with a national event held at Parliament. This milestone brought together founding members, political leaders, partner agencies, funders, and long-standing supporters from across the country to h...
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