Domestic violence is an ongoing epidemic – FWCC Coordinator
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre believes domestic violence is an ongoing epidemic that has always existed. This has been highlighted by the FWCC Coordinator, Sha
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Shamima Ali condemns terrible acts of domestic violence
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre condemns the terrible acts of violence on women’s bodies by men and especially those who are supposed to cherish and protect
Name change policy is not gender sensitive and needs to be removed - Ali
The current Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act is not gender sensitive and needs to be repealed as soon as possible. This has been stated by Fiji Women’s Cr
FWRM and FWCC want the name-change policy removed
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for the repealing of the current Electoral (Registration of Voters) Act. The
Koro Island is in the red zone - FWCC Community Educator
Training on gender, human rights, eliminating violence against women and girls, child rape and child abuse, held by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre with the Koro Island Cr
Ali pays tribute to Ardern
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern. Ali says Ardern offered an a
Ali welcomes repealing of the extreme and oppressive Media Act
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre welcomes the repealing of the extreme and oppressive Media Industry Development Act 2010 today. Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says thi
Teachers are in a very vital position to recognize child sexual abuse – Ali
Teachers are in a very vital position to recognize child sexual abuse and they must do the referrals to relevant authorities. This has been highlighted by Fiji Women's
FWCC losing some of their well-trained new staff to overseas schemes
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is losing some of its well-trained new staff to overseas schemes such as study and work. Coordinator Shamima Ali says their couns
6,768 reported domestic violence cases last year
Alarming statistics show that there were 6,768 reported domestic violence cases last year. This is according to data by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre. Their
Bainimarama and Sayed-Khaiyum should apologise to the family and friends of Professor Lal and to the people of Fiji - Ali
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has strongly condemned the FijiFirst Government for denying the late Professor Brij Lal’s basic decency and human rights and
Stop getting political mileage out of women’s bodies and opening old wounds, and re-traumatizing the survivors - Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali is urging politicians to stop getting political mileage out of women’s bodies and opening old wounds, an
FWCC believes the appointment of Tuiloa as Interim CEO of FRU will open doors
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says they see the appointment of Tevita Tuiloa as Interim CEO of Fiji Rugby Union as an opportunity to renew an open and honest part
FWCC records 1,732 new cases from January to October this year
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has recorded shocking statistics as they received 1,732 new cases from January to October this year. This is an increase when com
7 women have lost their lives from domestic violence so far this year
Seven women have lost their lives in the last 11 months as a result of alleged domestic violence. This was confirmed by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinat
PM should ask AG to resign – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says the Prime Minister should ask the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to resign. While speaking in the
There should be no tolerance for dangerous messages in a multiracial and multicultural democracy like Fiji - Ali
There should be no tolerance for such dangerous messages in a multiracial and multicultural democracy like our beloved Fiji. This was highlighted by the Fiji Womenâ
It’s never enough until there’s 50% female political candidates – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator and Human Rights Activist Shamima Ali says there is a need for more female political candidates in the upcoming general election.
Nasilasila playing in the Super 7s Series and FRU continues to ignore the realities of women and girls in this country – Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says they continue to condemn the actions of the Fiji Rugby Union and the Fiji Corrections Services after seein
There has been an emerging trend of discrimination against people with disabilities in workplaces - Ali
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is seriously concerned about recent reports being received regarding bullying and harassment in the workplace. Centre Coordinator
Women living in the interior villages unaware of their rights and domestic violence laws - Nakolinivalu
Women in some interior villages of Fiji are unaware of their rights, domestic violence policies and actions that are taken regarding domestic violence issues. This has