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
Tag: Children
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
All organisations that work with children must ensure children are safeguarded from harm – Poole
The Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Jennifer Poole says all organisations that work with children must have policies, practices and proce
Akbar shocked after the courts sentence man to 30 months in prison for selling a girl to men for the purpose of sex
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says she is shocked and disappointed following the 30-month imprisonment sentence handed down to a 30-yea
Save the Children to establish temporary learning and child friendly spaces in Tonga
Save the Children says they will join the response to assist families in Tonga affected by the volcanic eruption by establishing temporary learning and child-friendly spa
Save the Children is receiving about 20 calls a day from flood impacted families and the biggest need is food
Save the Children Fiji says the biggest need for children who have been impacted by the recent flooding is food and they are receiving about 20 calls and messages a day f
R.C.Manubhai spreads Christmas cheer at Loloma Home
Children at the Loloma Home and Care Centre had a special Christmas treat as staff of R.C.Manubhai and Company visited the home to spread the festive cheer. Group Mark
I did not know what a Minister or a PS does when I was first sworn in - Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar has revealed that she did not even know what a Permanent Secretary or a Minister does when she was first s
Over 900 teachers who are Child Protection Officers are expected to undergo training
Over 900 teachers who are Child Protection Officers in their respective schools are expected to undergo training over the next two months. Permanent Secretary for Educati