Discrimination against women journalists normalised in Fiji - Baselala
Discrimination against women journalists in Fiji has become normalised by many, leaving journalists silenced as they continue their work. This has been highlighted by
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Ministry raises concern and urges action after violent attack on elderly couple in Labasa
The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection is very concerned about the recent attack on an elderly couple in Labasa where one of the victims is still in seri
Youth Parliament to be held this year to build leaders - Kiran
Youth Parliament will be held this year which aims to build confidence of upcoming leaders, especially women. Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran confirmed this during the
Pacific CEDAW session aims to drive gender equality and regional collaboration
As women are more vulnerable to the issues of domestic violence, gender discrimination and other social and physical issues, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimin
Rawaqa makes 14 changes to Drua Women's squad for semi final clash against the Reds
Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has made 14 changes to his match-day squad that will take on the Reds in the Super Rugby W semi final thi
It is time to end the silence on peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause
It is about time to talk about peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause and how it affects the women in this country as a Fiji Women’s Rights Movement report h
Empowering women brings positive changes – First Lady
Empowering women enables positive changes in people’s lives, families, villages, communities and the nation. First Lady, Emily Lalabalavu highlighted this durin
WIN Convention set to inspire women this Friday and Saturday
The Women Invigorating the Nation Convention 2025 is set to take place this Friday and Saturday at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This year’s theme, “Ch
Fiji reaffirms commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment at CSW69
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York,
Grassroots advocacy and women's participation highlighted during round table discussion
Grassroots advocacy and women's participation are vital at the grassroots level by providing readily accessible information so that they participate in politics. While
Drua women to face Brumbies with new strategies and rotated lineup -Rawaqa
The girls are handling the pressure of the game well and they will need to improve on it when they face the Brumbies today in the round 3 of the Super W competition. T
Women shocked after sexual health rights omitted from UN Commission on the Status of Women key declaration
The omission of sexual and reproductive health rights from the key declaration of the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York has left women fro
17-year old Yee and Nagasau to make Fijian Drua Women’s debut against the Brumbies
17-year-old former MGM High School U18 Women’s captain and former Suva Rugby Women's forward Carletta Yee and former Fijiana 7s captain Rusila Nagasau will make th
Fiji’s civil society groups discuss legal barriers hindering women in politics
Women face various barriers that hinder their participation on political platforms and there is a need to find a pathway to parliament, with targeted training for those i
More women in leadership roles in some industries but calls made for equal pay
Women across various industries including market vendors, fisheries and construction are progressing in terms of leadership and equality but challenges of equal pay and c
Call to end violence against women and girls as Fiji marks International Women’s Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a call is being made to end violence against women and girls in the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for F
Reds edge Drua Women 22-19 under Lautoka heat
The Queensland Reds Women gave the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s team a run for their money in the Lautoka heat beating them 22-19. The Drua made a lot of
Drua Women targets win against Reds to set the pace for a home semi final
After their impressive win over the defending Super Rugby W Champion the Waratahs last weekend, the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women are looking to back that performance
Vude Queen and top female artists to celebrate International Women’s Day at Ratu Sukuna Park
The vibrant sounds of music will once again fill the air at Ratu Sukuna Park today as the Vude Queen, Laisa Vulakoro, alongside some of Fiji’s most beloved female
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
Accelerating action for women is quite slow - Tuiketei
International lawyer Ana Tuiketei has emphasized the slow progress in empowering women and girls, noting that many are still unable to start businesses, complete their ed