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May 14, 2024 Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights

Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights

MEDIA RELEASE 14 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Activists seek to shut down gender-critical event: Tākina Events must uphold speech rights Individuals in Wellington, led by City Councillor Nīkau Wi Ne...

May 10, 2024 Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship

Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship

MEDIA RELEASE   10 May 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another victory for free speech: DIA abandons proposals for online censorship The Free Speech Union welcomes the decision by the Department of Intern...

May 9, 2024 Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom

Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom

MEDIA RELEASE 8 May, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Polling shows majority of Kiwis support university funding being contingent on defending academic freedom Polling commissioned by the Free Speech Union ...

May 8, 2024 Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘culture of fear’ in universities

MEDIA RELEASE   EMBARGOED UNTIL: Midday, 8 May 2024Please note: The new membership and website will be launched at midday.  Free Speech Union launches professional membership for academics to fight ‘...

May 7, 2024 Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology

Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology

MEDIA RELEASE 07 May 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union welcomes Ethos’ policy guide to schools navigating gender ideology  A new policy guide for New Zealand schools released by human right...

May 3, 2024 Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor

Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor

MEDIA RELEASE   02 May 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Speech Union proud to be New Zealand Schools’ Debating Council 2024 named-sponsor  In line with the Free Speech Union’s commitment to invest in ...