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Tag: Women Empowerment
Mother of five overcomes challenges abroad to build better future for family
Leaving behind her five children to work overseas was one of the hardest decisions for 48-year-old Lenette Bishop, but today the experience has helped her build a better
From backyard garden to airline supply for Nadi herb farmer
Memories of gardening with her grandmother and the quiet pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired farmer Elizabeth Grace to trade a career in finance for life o
Shameem calls for redesign of system to ensure safer future for women and girls
It is time to redesign a system that has failed women and was deliberately established to flourish in fear and inequality, and instead re-imagine a calm, safe and secure
Katarina Baleisuva wins top honours at National Women in Agriculture Awards
56-year-old farmer Katarina Senabu Baleisuva has won two major awards at the National Women in Agriculture Awards Night 2026, including Women Overall Farmer of the Year a
Navua woman turns pandemic setback into thriving poultry farm
What began as a difficult moment during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a story of resilience and determination for a woman farmer from Navua who rebuilt her liveli
Determined mother builds farming success for daughter’s future
A Ba woman who turned personal hardship into a thriving farming venture is now inspiring others with her story of resilience, determination and hope. Subashni Shobana Lal
More than 200 women gather in Suva to strengthen Fiji’s agricultural future
More than 200 women from across Fiji have gathered in Suva today for the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium, an event highlighting the growing role of women in
Start small and work hard to succeed in agriculture – Senabu
Women who want to succeed in agriculture should begin with what they have, manage their time carefully and remain committed to hard work, says Katarina Senabu, the 2025 N
Fiji Navy honours women in service on International Women’s Day
As the world marks International Women's Day, the Republic of Fiji Navy is recognising the contribution of women serving in uniform and their growing role in strengthenin
FDB Market Day provides platform for women vendors to grow their businesses
The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) selected 30 women vendors to participate in its Market Day, providing a platform for small businesses, particularly women entreprene
Kiran calls for action on women’s rights as Fiji marks International Women’s Day
As Fiji marks International Women’s Day, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is calling on communities to move beyond celebration and co
Rokobiau urges women to pursue leadership with confidence
Acting Chief Economic Planning Officer at the Ministry of Fisheries, Alumeci Rokobiau is calling on women across Fiji to pursue leadership with confidence and purpose
Kiran praises Women in Construction and Trade for empowering women in male-dominated industry
Women in construction and trade are not the exception, they are leaders, experts and nation builders in their own right. This was the powerful message delivered during th
Returned women workers celebrated on International Women’s Day
Women who leave the comfort of their homes to support their families were recognised and celebrated today as leaders at the heart of communities during an International W
Raghwan encourages more women to enter construction industry
From breaking barriers to building bridges, women in construction are redefining what leadership looks like on site. For 55 year-old Malini Raghwan, working as a construc
Young girls inspired to explore science and technology to shape Fiji’s future
High school students from Suva were inspired and empowered at the University of the South Pacific’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 event encouraging young wo
FWRM calls for longer paid nursing breaks and workplace breastfeeding facilities
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for a review of the time allocated to nursing mothers under the Employment Relations Act, noting that 10 minutes is ins
Arts Reception harnesses creativity to end violence against women and girls
Art, music and cultural expression were positioned as powerful tools for social change at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Suva, as an Arts Reception a
Dr Alpana balances motherhood and academia to earn doctorate
Balancing motherhood, sacrifice, and years of hard work, Dr Reema Alpana has achieved a major milestone for herself and her family, graduating with a PhD in Education fro
Lautoka students awarded Westpac education grants for empowering young girls
Several students from Lautoka were recognised as recipients of the 2025 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant, with support from teachers and families described as inst