Rewa women call for better market access and business support
Women in Rewa are calling for better access to markets, equipment to support their income-generating activities and business management training to help grow and expand t
Tag: Women Empowerment
SPBD launches 2026 Businesswoman of the Year Awards, celebrates $150 million loan milestone
SPBD Microfinance has officially launched the SPBD Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026, celebrating the achievements of women entrepreneurs while highlighting a major m
Gender Barrier Report aims to break barriers for women in Fiji's disciplined forces
The Gender Barrier Assessment Report has been launched to identify and address the challenges women face in joining, remaining and advancing in the Fiji Police Force and
Single mother builds successful bakery from a carton of noodles and bucket of biscuits
A single mother who started a small canteen with just a carton of noodles, a bottle of cooking oil and a bucket of biscuits is now running one of the best-known bakeries
Renee Duguivalu makes history as Fiji Airports’ first female senior projects manager
Renee Duguivalu is making history as Fiji Airports’ first female Senior Projects Manager – Landside, a milestone being celebrated as the organisation marks
Beqa women turn passion for floriculture into growing income opportunity
A women's group in Beqa is continuing to grow its floriculture business with support from the Ministry of Agriculture's Women in Agriculture Programme.The Dakuni Women's
Kiran calls for stronger support services for vulnerable groups
Gender-based violence and inequality in Fiji remain major concerns, with women continuing to face physical, emotional, psychological and economic harm.Minister for Women,
Women in Taveuni benefit from economic empowerment and social support programs
The Taveuni Empowerment Women Support Group is continuing to support women in rural communities through economic training, sustainable farming practices and awareness pro
Cakaudrove's Manutabu Women’s Club boosted with equipment for homestay initiative
Women in Biaugunu Village, Saqani, Cakaudrove are expected to benefit from new income opportunities after essential equipment was handed over to the Manutabu Womenâ€
Women and youth to drive Fiji’s digital future
Women and young people are the future leaders driving Fiji’s digital transformation, and the Government is aiming to create 40,000 ICT jobs by 2030 through the Nat
Close to 70 powerlifters to compete at Fiji Powerlifting East vs West Championships next week
Close to 70 powerlifters from around the country will compete in this year’s East vs West National Competition, which will also feature the largest number of women
72% of Fijian women aged 18 to 64 have experienced violence in their lifetime
64 percent of women in intimate relationships in Fiji have experienced physical or sexual violence, and some data indicates that up to 72 percent of women aged 18 to 64 h
More than 70% of young Fijian men normalise violence against women - Kiran
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran says that it is very concerning that over 70 percent of young men aged 18 to 35 years endorse belie
Department of Women conduct series of women empowerment activities in Kadavu
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s Department of Women has conducted a series of capacity-building activities aimed at strengthening the econo
Restaurant and bakery project breaks ground at Suva Market to empower women
More women will now be empowered through new economic opportunities following the groundbreaking of the Suva Market Inspiring Women Cooperative Restaurants and Bakery.Dur
Ibrahim defies odds in aircraft engineering
A passion for aviation and a determination to break barriers is driving one young woman from Vanua Levu to pursue her dreams in a traditionally male-dominated field.Rabia
Veteran artist Sailasa Tora calls for women to lead as album drops today
A song that boldly calls for a shift in leadership and perspective is set to make waves in Fiji’s music scene, as veteran artist and The University of Fiji's Music
Award winning artist Mason Lee says supporting women artists is crucial
Women artists are boldly reshaping Fiji’s creative landscape, stepping into spaces long dominated by men and asserting their voices through powerful, boundary-push
Barriers continue to limit women’s participation in peacekeeping roles
Women in the Fiji Police Force continue to face a number of challenges that restrict their participation in peacekeeping operations, despite growing efforts to promote ge
Gender equality benefits entire society - Emberson
Gender equality is not a woman’s issue, it is a societal issue and when women and men have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. This was highlighted by the Se
Westpac Fiji launch Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants
Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community programme, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, which gives the opportunity to empower 30 Fijian women and girls