Women leaders call for stronger govt action and support to bridge gender gaps
Women leaders from the construction and fisheries industry and market vendors are calling for stronger government action, better support systems and improved infrastructu
Tag: Women Empowerment
Over 300 women gather for Fiji National Women's Expo at the Vodafone Arena
More than 300 women in Fiji have gathered at the Vodafone Arena for the three-day National Women's Expo to showcase their goods and for networking. Anaseini Laweibau f
Women must step up, mentor, and advocate for each other - Naisara
Women often tend to be humble about their achievements without realizing the impact their stories can have on others. These were the words of the Westpac Banking Corpo
Tabuya says fear and stigma stop victims from seeking justice
Many women and girls facing online harassment stay silent out of fear of shame and judgment, and instead of filing complaints, most just ask for their intimate pictures a
Women Entrepreneurs Business Council welcomes Chute, Fong and Talavutu into it’s leadership team
The Women Entrepreneurs Business Council under the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has announced the results of its recent annual council election, where Vera Chut
Tabuya challenges Young Women’s Forum to stand against online harassment and bullying
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, issued a powerful challenge to more than 40 young women at the Young Women’s Forum today, urging
Tabuya chairs final day of Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference, urges for gender equality
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya is urging for sustained efforts toward achieving gender equality and in promoting the empowerment of wom
Preventing violence against women/girls is a national priority - PM
Preventing violence against women and girls is not just a social issue, it is a matter of national importance as violence robs our families of their stability, our commun
22% of women face image-based abuse, 30% subjected to defamatory comments - Tabuya
22% of women are frequently subjected to image-based abuse and 30 percent are subjected to defamatory comments, further illustrating the gendered nature of technology fac
Women are equal partners in a country’s quest for economic and social progress – Prof. Prasad
Women are equal partners in a country’s quest for economic and social progress. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlight
Fewer than 30% of women directors in private sectors - Tabuya
Fiji falls below the Pacific regional average for women’s representation in business leadership while most private sector boards have fewer than 30 percent of wome
FIJI Water Foundation launches Women in Agriculture Initiative for 6 villages in Yaqara Valley
The FIJI Water Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking “Women in Agriculture Initiativeâ
Women's participation in leadership is a recurring challenge - Parliament Secretary General
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, mu
Ministry of Youth stresses on creating a safer world for women
The Ministry of Youth is stressing on the need to stop violence against women and children as they deserve love. The Ministry says it’s important for youths to
Namara women diversifying income sources and embracing alternative economic activities – PS for Women
Diversifying income sources and embracing alternative economic activities, Namara Women are recovering and building resilient ecosystems which will enhance food security,
WE Finance Code promises improved access to financing opportunities for women entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs can hope for improved access to financing opportunities as the Women Entrepreneur Finance Code has been launched to address the unique challenges face
Fiji has one of the best policy frameworks for empowerment of women - Nadakuitavuki
Fiji is known to have one of the best policy frameworks when it comes to women’s empowerment in the Pacific region and it has taken great strides in not only promo
There are fewer women in Fiji's workforce – Kuruleca
There are more girls than boys in school, with more girls graduating from secondary schools and more women graduating from tertiary universities however, this is not tran
Nothing is impossible working with males - Fiji Gas supply chain officer
Nothing is impossible working with males as women can also do what men do despite facing any challenges along the way. While speaking to fijivillage News Fiji Gas su
Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant to provide support for educational pursuits
Fijian females will once again have the chance to gain assistance for their further education as Westpac will be launching their annual Women and Girls Education Grant fo
Majority of women living below poverty line is a challenge that demands urgent action – PM
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the coalition government wants to reaffirm the commitment to advance the prog