Teenage pregnancy a national emergency - 850 cases in 2024
Teenage pregnancy a national emergency - 850 cases in 2024 Subheadline: Shame should never fall on the young mothers – Ravunawa Alarming statistics show that mo
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Sashi Kiran reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to sign language on International Sign Language Day
As we mark the International Day of Sign Language today, the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection reaffirms its commitment to protecting and promoting sign
Confront intergenerational trauma and end cycle of blame - Kiran
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has issued a powerful national call for healing, unity, and peace, urging all Fijians to confront intergen
80 percent of Fijian children under 2 years old suffer from malnutrition - Kiran
Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue in Fiji, with 80 per cent of children under the age of two suffering from malnutrition and 50 per cent of school-aged
Save the Children calls for full investigation after 4-year-old child killed by falling school gate in Lautoka
A tragic incident over the weekend has left a community in mourning after a 4-year-old child lost her life when a school gate fell on her in Lautoka. Save the Children
Kiran condemns call from FTA to bring back corporal punishment
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has denounced the call from the Fiji Teachers Association to bring back corporal punishment as a disciplin
More than 17,000 child-related calls recorded by Child Helpline Fiji from 2015-2025
More than 17,000 child-related calls were received by the Child Helpline Fiji 1325 in the last 10 years. These shocking statistics were revealed by the Child Helpline
12 young people in loitering and street dwelling cycle, placed in safe environment
12 young people caught up in the cycle of loitering and street dwelling in our major urban centres have been placed in a safe environment. The Ministry for Women, Chil
PM says if more children seen on the streets then the nation, parenthood and the Govt is failing to deal with social issue
Prime Minister Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says seeing more children selling items on the streets late at night shows that the nation, parenthood and the government is fail
Kiran warns parents that there will be legal action if a child under their care is found loitering or living on the streets
If a child under your care is found loitering or living on the streets, legal action will be taken. Protecting our children is not optional — it is both a const
Make the right choice every day starting with saying no to harmful substances – Kiran
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran urged students in Levuka to make the right choice every day—starting with saying no to harmful subs
Discussions underway for the implementation of the Child Protection and Child Justice Act
Discussions are underway between the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection and UNICEF on the implementation of the Child Protection and Child Justice Act in a
Using children to beg on the streets is a criminal offence - Min for Children
Using children to beg on the streets is a criminal offence and it is strictly prohibited under the laws of Fiji and people should stop using innocent children under
Nakasi Preschool offers unique support for single mothers and working parents
Families in Nakasi are finding relief and support through a preschool that goes beyond traditional care, offering free diapers, hot meals and educational resources to eas
Local data on Postpartum Depression is limited in Fiji - Kiran
Unfortunately local data on Postpartum Depression is limited, globally, the prevalence is estimated to be about 14 percent, however the country’s economic status i
New ECD policy paves the way for a safer, healthier and smarter generation of Fijian children
The future of Fiji's children is set to shine brighter with the introduction of the new Early Childhood Development Policy. While speaking at the official launch of th
Children losing touch with culture as gadgets replace traditional storytelling - Kiran
Children are increasingly becoming disconnected from their heritage and values as gadgets dominate their lives, affecting their ability to engage in social conversations
We will ban social media for children under 16 if the negatives outweigh the positives - Tabuya
If the negatives outweigh the positives, then Fiji will ban social media for children under 16 years after consultation. This has been highlighted by Minister of Women
Bag checks are a must in schools to protect children from drug exploitation - Tabuya
Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Childr
Loss of traditional values contributing to drug abuse in iTaukei communities - Volatabu
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles
Children’s mental health is not given a lot of priority - Ali
Children’s mental health is often overlooked, especially with challenges such as drug abuse and the rising cost of living; both of which significantly impact child