Online abuse can push women out of public and political life – Peterson
Online abuse is being used to intimidate and shame women and can discourage them from taking part in politics, leadership and public decision-making.Speaking during a pan
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Man charged over assault of woman at Ba hair salon
A man has been charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm and damaging property following an assault on a woman at a hair salon in Ba on the 2nd of this
Men and fathers urged to rethink traditional gender roles to address violence - Dr Cliff
Men and fathers across the Pacific are being urged to rethink how they raise their sons and challenge traditional gender roles in the home as part of efforts to address g
Bose Vanua should be engaged in the fight against gender-based violence - Ratu Isikeli Mara
Policies to address gender-based violence should reach the Bose Vanua, where discussions can filter down to communities and families.This was a suggestion made by Ratu Is
Vanua must play greater role in addressing gender-based violence – Ro Naulu Mataitini
A call has been made for the Vanua to play a greater role in addressing Fiji’s gender-based violence crisis, with Na Turaga Na Vunivalu of Nukunitabua and member o
FWCC urges senior police officers to strengthen survivor-centred response to violence against women
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has urged senior police officers to strengthen their response to cases of violence against women and girls by adopting a survivor-centred a
558 new domestic violence cases recorded in early 2026 - FWCC
Violence against women, girls and children continues at alarming levels across Fiji, with hundreds of new cases and thousands of repeat counselling sessions recorded in t
24-Hour Safe Shelter opens in Western Division for survivors of gender-based violence
Women and girls affected by gender-based violence in the Western Division will now have access to a 24-hour safe shelter following a partnership between the Ministry of W
FWRM warns fuel price pressure may increase violence in some homes
Rising fuel prices and increasing financial pressure on households could lead to a rise in violence in some homes if stronger support systems are not in place, according
Findings reveal that many Fijians believe women should stay silent about violence
Silence and stigma remain major barriers to addressing domestic violence in Fiji, with new findings from the Social Cohesion and Reconciliation (SCORE) Index Assessment r
FWCC condemns corporal punishment and calls for stronger protection of children
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns any form of corporal punishment in schools and reiterates that violence against children can never be justified un
16-year-old boy tied up, threatened with a cane knife and forced to inhale marijuana is a serious act of violence - Kiran
The alleged bullying and abuse of a 16-year-old boy captured in a video circulating on social media has sparked national concern, with authorities describing the incident
Online abuse rises as many women remain unaware of support
Despite receiving weekly complaints from women affected by online abuse, many women in communities across Fiji continue to suffer in silence, unaware of the support avail
Bogidrau says domestic violence respects no border, it's not a private matter
Survivor of gender-based violence, Cavu Bogidrau, shared her experience of a painful marriage cycle, describing how domestic violence rarely begins with a punch but often
Service Delivery Protocol will ensure gender based violence survivors receive support - Kiran
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has stressed that the review and validation of the Service Delivery Protocol ensures no gender based viole
Digital violence demands urgent national attention - NFP
Digital violence, which includes harassment, stalking, exploitation and intimidation, is real, harmful and demands urgent national attention. The National Federation P
Gender inequality still an issue in the digital world - TAF
Gender equality is not just a social goal, it is a strategic imperative. When we empower women and girls with digital access and skills, we drive innovation, resilience,
Economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300m
The economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300 million per year, roughly 7% of our annual GDP. The Fiji Women's Rights Movemen
It is heartbreaking to lose our own to domestic violence – PSC Chairman
Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada has strongly condemned the tragic death of Sainimere Tuinasakea, a dedicated civil servant from the Department of
90% of women don’t report domestic violence – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has revealed that 90 percent of women don’t report the domestic violence they endure at the hands of thei
Five out of six children in Fiji experience violence – Ministry of Children
Shocking statistics reveal that five out of six children in Fiji experience violence, while the Fiji Police Force has recorded an average of five child sexual abuse cases