Karen Chhour
Karen Chhour is a prominent New Zealand politician serving as the Minister for Children and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. She has been vocal about the alarming statistics surrounding child deaths and family harm in the country, stating that it represents a national shame. Chhour is dedicated to reforming the systems in place to ensure that various agencies work cohesively to address and reduce child violence and family harm. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing effective strategies to support vulnerable children and families, and she advocates for initiatives like boot camps to rehabilitate young offenders, although she acknowledges the need for comprehensive solutions.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 4 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +30% | 4,822,233 | 17,070 | $210,000 | 743$ |
| Totals | 4 | 4,822,233 | 17,070 | $210,000 | 743$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Karen Chhour expressed her frustration with the anger in the debate and her struggle for respect.
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New Zealand:
A spokesperson for the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour, confirmed her office had not received any reports or advice from Oranga Tamariki about the illegal surrogacy its staff had identified.
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New Zealand:
Karen Chhour is a Māori member of the Act Party and represents diverse heritages.
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New Zealand:
Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who has been criticized for her orders regarding Oranga Tamariki.
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New Zealand:
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour acknowledged the Auditor-General’s findings about 'poor' management.
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New Zealand:
Chhour has faced challenges in her role but has made progress in addressing family and sexual violence.
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New Zealand:
Karen Chhour is the Minister for Children who discussed the need for better engagement with children and young people.
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New Zealand:
Minister for Children Karen Chhour thanked Te Kani for his time at the department.
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New Zealand:
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour couldn’t provide a comment before publication.
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New Zealand:
Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who stated that no amount of abuse or neglect in care is ever acceptable.
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