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
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Our patriarchal tradition and culture are contributing factors to domestic violence – Rev. Tugi
General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, Reverend Simione Tugi believes that our patriarchal tradition and culture are contributing factors to domestic violence
Seruiratu calls for urgent action against student violence
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on students in Nabua, Suva, earlier this week. In a statement, Seruiratu says
GCC Chair calls for collective action to address rising gender-based violence in Fiji
The growing number of rape cases in Fiji is raising alarm and the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC), Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is calling for a collective effor
Violence linked to 15.25% of STIs in females, 14.18% in males – UN Report
Violence against children contributes to a wide range of health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, mental disorders and sexually transmitted infections and costs Fiji
Violence against children costs Fiji $459.8M annually – UN report
Addressing the issue of violence against children is not only a collective responsibility that requires everyone to work together for the betterment of children, but it a
Tabuya urges stronger action to combat gender-based violence and women empowerment in the Pacific
Gender-based violence remains a critical concern and there is an need for stronger legislation, digital safety measures, and survivor-centred services to combat these cha
Govt spends $300 million every year on gender-based violence
The Fiji government spends $300 million every year on gender-based violence to help women who go through all sorts of challenges in their lifetime. This was highlighte
Tabuya and Opposition MPs clash in parliament on whether enough is being done to combat gender based violence
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says gender based violence is not just the Ministry’s responsibility to deal with as it is a whol
60 percent of women suffer from some form of violence in Fiji
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tubuya says she honours the memory of those they have lost and pays tribute to the survivors who have displayed
We need to raise our voices against darkness of gender based violence - PM
We need to raise our voices against the darkness of gender-based violence and declare our commitment to ending violence against women and girls in Fiji. Prime Minister
Govt urges everyone to raise awareness about the consequences of domestic violence and promote a culture of zero tolerance
The government is urging everyone including local authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs, religious leaders and village elders to work together to raise awareness
One of the biggest challenges faced in relation to reporting and dealing with gender based violence is the Fiji Police - Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says one of the biggest challenges faced in relation to the reporting and dealing with gender based violence i
Urgent focus needed on awareness and enforcement on issues relating to Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence - Ali
As the Safe and Equal Online Spaces – Pacific Cyber Safety Symposium gets underway in Suva tomorrow, Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali say
Gender based violence biggest threat to human security - Akbar
Gender-based violence is the biggest threat to human security. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar highlighted this at the opening of the
Shelter which will house women victims of violence handed over to government
Women victims of violence will now be able to go to a gender based violence shelter that has been handed over to the Fijian government today. While receiving the shelt
751 reports of violence against women & children in the first 7 months - FWCC
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has received 751 reports of violence against women and children for the first seven months of this year. It says this includes 421 domes