New Zealand Apologizes to 200K Victims of Abuse in State Care

Establishment-critical narrative

A parliamentary apology falls drastically short for survivors of abuse. True accountability demands a shift beyond symbolic gestures. The government's words should be paired with immediate, systemic reforms, direct survivor engagement, and financial redress. Survivors need sustained protections, oversight, and tangible policy changes to prevent future harm, not mere statements. Apologies alone can't restore their dignity — only a profound and actionable commitment to justice will.