186 cases of rape reported between January and August this year
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, C
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186 cases of rape reported between January and August this year
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, C
1,968 cases of child abuse reported in 2022
The statistics from 2022 paint a stark picture with 1,968 reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Fiji. Acting Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Child welfare cases continue to rise and there is a need for urgent intervention and prevention – Min. Women and Children
Statistics continue to increase over the years for child welfare cases, and the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection are calling for urgent intervention and
Kiran says value added products have a market and are a source of income and nutrition
Assistant Minister for Women Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has highlighted that there is a great market for value added products such as dried fruits and cro
Students of Holy Trinity School collect donations to assist in the good work of Sai Prema Foundation
Students of Holy Trinity School in Suva are collecting donations to assist in the good work of Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital in providing medical treatment to
“Violence Against Children In Fiji” report says opportunity and security are key drivers of child abuse
The recent launch of the “Violence Against Children In Fiji†report states that drivers of violence against children are a combination of factors that make it
70% of domestic violence cases occur in iTaukei families and 74% are in Christian families - Tabuya
Ten communities in the province of Tailevu have made a promise to protect women, girls and children from violence after they signed their commitment yesterday at Qelekuro
Almost all the street kids we’ve talked to have said they are being neglected and from a broken family - Kiran
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says almost all the children that are on the streets that they have talked to are from broken fam
Children turning to toxic substances is a grave social and community issue - Ali
The serious issue of children turning to toxic substances is a grave social and community issue and if not addressed now, children will be left with destroyed lives. S
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately – Save the Children Fiji
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately and we are calling on everyone in society to band together and advocate on behalf of children and create safe and violence-
25 children to undergo heart surgery at Sai Prema
Good news for 25 children as they will undergo open heart surgery at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital from heart surgeons and specialists from the National Unive
Save the Children raises serious concerns after children found with dangerous cocktail of toxic substances
The discovery of a dangerous cocktail of toxic substances used by minors raises serious concern for their welfare and safety. Save the Children Fiji is calling on pare
Save the Children Fiji says sexual abuse of children must stop immediately
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately. Save the Children Fiji CEO, Shairana Ali has stated this adding they are horrified after the recent reports of sexual a
Save The Children calls for a whole of community approach to stop sexual abuse of children
Save The Children Fiji is calling for a whole of community approach to stop sexual abuse of children. They are particularly concerned with the sexual offences data rel
I am saddened by the tragic loss of life of a 6 year old who was trapped in a flooded culvert – Tabuya
I am saddened by the tragic loss of life of a 6 year old in Togomasi, Nadi who was trapped in a flooded culvert that he was trying to cross with his 60 year old grandmoth
Don’t lose hope but face the challenges in Life - Ratu Wiliame
President Wiliame Katonivere has encouraged the wards of homes not to lose hope but to face the challenges of life. He highlighted this during his visit to the Dilkush
4,689 children between 2019-2021 have reported suffering from emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and being victims of parental conflict - Akbar
4,689 children between 2019-2021 have reported suffering from emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and being victims of parental conflict and most of these children suffer the
Overweight children an emerging issue in Fiji while acute malnutrition is at a medium level nationally standing at 5%
Children being overweight is an emerging issue in Fiji as almost 8 percent of children under 5 years surveyed are overweight. Wasting, or acute malnutrition, is at a m
Report says Northern Division has the highest prevalence of child marriage
The Northern Division has the highest prevalence of child marriage, with 12 percent of women surveyed aged 20 to 49 years who first married or in union before reaching 18
Some primary and secondary students roaming around in the Suva Bus Stand and the foreshore areas as late as 8pm
Some primary and secondary students continue to be seen in school uniform or sports gear after school hours, roaming around in the Suva Bus Stand and the foreshore areas