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
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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
4 in 5 children surveyed aged 1-14 years say they experienced any type of violent discipline over the previous month of the survey
In one month prior to a survey, four in five children (81 percent) surveyed aged 1-14 years experienced any type of violent discipline. This is based on the Fiji Burea
Close to 20 people including children as young as 9 sleep under the Stinson Bridge in Suva every night
Close to 20 people including children as young as 9 to 10 years old sleep under the Stinson Bridge in Suva City every night as they say they do not want to return home or
Parents and guardians should sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity - Govt
It is advisable for parents and guardians to sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity. That is the statement from
Families in Bua receive timely assistance
50 families in Lekutu, Nasarawaqa and nearby areas in Bua have each received $300 through Save the Children Australia and Save the Children Fiji in an effort to improve l
The focus around how we deal with child protection needs to change - Catanasiga
We really need to reposition or pivot some of our focus around how we are dealing with child protection in Fiji according to the Executive Director of Fiji Council of Soc
AG spends Big Box Day morning with Mobile Kindy Fiji students and their parents at Albert Park
The Government has done its part and we support and recognise that every child must have access to quality early care and education. Those are the words of Analesi Del
80.5% of Fijian children have experienced some form of violence
80.5% of Fijian children have experienced some form of violence, either emotional or physical and over 1,300 child protection cases were reported to the Ministry of Women
Akbar sends her prayers to parents who lost their children in Texas school shooting
The 19 students and two teachers who were killed by a gunman in a primary school in Texas in the US were remembered today by Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alle
Increase in calls to the national child helpline 1325
In 2020 and last year during COVID-19 restrictions, 1,459 genuine calls were received through the national child helpline - 1325. The calls were from children, parents