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Grant Bayldon

@GrantBayldon

National Director of @WorldVisionNZ. Previous roles incl Exec Director of @AmnestyNZ. "Grandstanding knob."

 Auckland, New Zealand
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Joined April 2011
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Impact on refugee health as global food aid falls. Here's what we can do about it. rnz.co.nz/national/programme… @radionz @WorldVisionNZ #WorldRefugeeDay
Impact on refugee health as NZ and global food aid spend falls

Impact on refugee health as NZ and global food aid spend falls

World Vision says New Zealand's spend on international food aid has fallen, contributing to global food ration cuts hitting the most vulnerable.

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As we look ahead to Waitangi Day here are my reflections on World Vision’s experience engaging with Te Tiriti and te ao Māori. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
“Where do you fit in here?” World Vision’s experience engaging with Te Tiriti and te ao Māori. |...

“Where do you fit in here?” World Vision’s experience engaging with Te Tiriti and te ao Māori. |...

"A few years ago, World Vision New Zealand started a haerenga – a journey – to better engage with the Māori world. This was part of why I was serving and participating at Te Tii Marae that day, but...

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We'll hear “just transition” repeatedly at #COP28, yet exploitation of the people making the tech needed to make the shift is consistently excluded from this version of justice. Strong modern slavery laws must be part of the solution. nzherald.co.nz/nz/evs-e-bike… @WorldVisionNZ

Is your EV or e-bike running on child slavery?

The clean energy revolution is built on child labour, says Morgan Theakston.

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Unwrapping the truth: Black Friday and the hidden cost of modern slavery linkedin.com/pulse/unwrappin…
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New report: Has your 'cruelty free' makeup been made by child slaves? stuff.co.nz/environment/clim…
Was your 'cruelty-free' makeup made by child slaves?

Was your 'cruelty-free' makeup made by child slaves?

New Zealand's lagging behind many countries. Currently, there’s no requirement for Kiwi companies to check supply chains for child labour.

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Govt announced today a #NZModernSlaveryAct disclosure law. Great to get @CarmelSepuloni's commitment to develop the essential 2nd phase - requiring companies to take action on what they find. Also to have National's support pledged by @PaulGoldsmithMP. @WorldVisionNZ
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Poll just out: 80% of NZers support govt introducing modern slavery laws, with support strong across the political spectrum. newshub.co.nz/home/politics/… #nzmodernslaveryact #bizhumanrights @WorldVisionNZ
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Our new research is out on the reality for women heading households who have fled conflict in Ukraine, Afghanistan & Syria. In -20C winter temps, it's often a choice between heat or food for the children, and both are necessary for survival. rnz.co.nz/national/programme… @WorldVisionNZ
Women suffering in war torn countries - World Vision

Women suffering in war torn countries - World Vision

A new report from World Vision has highlighted just how tough it is for women in countries riven by conflict - not just Ukraine, but Syria and Afghanistan. The Out in the Cold report looks at the...

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We all want to see some sweat & tears commitment when we sponsor someone, right? Here's my challenge for the @WorldVisionnz 40hr Famine next weekend. #40hournz my.worldvision.org.nz/ss/p9Y…
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Not fit for purpose: our survey shows Ukraine refugees find NZ visa process difficult, support limited. nzherald.co.nz/nz/russia-ukr… @WorldVisionNZ
'Not fit for purpose': Ukrainians fleeing war find NZ visa process difficult

'Not fit for purpose': Ukrainians fleeing war find NZ visa process difficult

The Government offered 4000 special visas, fewer than 200 immigrants have arrived.

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Is New Zealand finally ready to address modern slavery in its supply chains? goodmagazine.co.nz/is-new-ze…
In response to the horrors being unleashed in Ukraine we are seeing an international outpouring of practical kindness. New Zealanders have been so generous, now we need the government to reflect this generosity in its response. Here's how nzherald.co.nz/nz/ukraine-cr…
Opinion: Govt needs to match public generosity to Ukraine

Opinion: Govt needs to match public generosity to Ukraine

OPINION: World Vision NZ chief says there are three things the Ukraine people need now.

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"There wasn't room for all of us in the car." Who stays and who goes nzherald.co.nz/nz/ukraine-cr…
Announcing the winner of the CID Collaboration Award 2021! 🤝 Congratulations @tradeaid & @WorldVisionNZ! 🥇👏 For their important & inspiring campaign #signforfreedom - calling on govt to pass a #ModernSlavery Act. 👉signforfreedom.nz/
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