80% of cases against women were assault related and 20% sexual offences
80 percent of crime cases against women in November were assault-related and 20 percent were sexual offences. Police say there were 217 cases against women in November
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ANZ Fiji renews sponsorship deal with the Fijian Drua, and the deal now includes the Drua Women
ANZ Fiji has announced a renewed sponsorship deal with the Fijian Drua, that has now expanded to include the Fijian Drua Women. ANZ Fiji Country Head, Rabih Yazbek say
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
Raiwai women’s club leads cleanup initiative to tackle litter
The women’s club of Raj Moti Lal Street in Raiwai has undertaken a cleanup initiative on Nairai Road, McFarlane Street, and Kia Street, addressing the accumulation
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
House of Sarah launches video titled ‘My faith says no to rape’
House of Sarah along with a few other religious-based organizations have launched a video that highlights rape with the title ‘My faith says no to rape’.
At-risk boys take part in transformative camp to build better futures
In an effort to reduce the number of street dwellers in the country, at-risk boys took part in a transformative four-week camp aimed at rehabilitating and empowering them
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 MPs voices is not resonating enough – Law student
Despite efforts made by women Parliamentarians to raise awareness about issues affecting women and children, their voices are not making a significant impact, as cases of
Naraiyawa Women’s Club introduces Starlink to support education and community connectivity
Naraiyawa Women’s Club introduces Starlink to support education and community connectivity The villagers of Naraiyawa in Namosi no longer need to travel to Suva
Police stats reveal 25% increase in crimes against children and 4% increase in crimes against women last month
Crimes against children and women continue to be a concern for the Fiji Police Force after statistics revealed an increase in reported cases last month. According to P
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
Women dominate USP Graduation with 61.12% of degrees earned by female students
The University of the South Pacific Laucala Campus is witnessing a remarkable milestone as women make up 61.12 percent of the 1,147 students graduating over two days grad
Nari Sabha celebrates 100 Years of championing women's rights and social progress
As Nari Sabha marks its 100th Anniversary, the organization honours its legacy of advocating for women's empowerment and social reform while pledging to continue shaping
42 women graduate from training on dealing with violence against women
42 women from different professions and backgrounds are the newest cohort of graduates of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre's flagship Regional Training Program on Gender, V
Leaders speak on Fiji having one of the highest recorded rates of violence against women and girls in the world
Fiji has one of the highest recorded rates of violence against women and girls in the world, with nearly 2 out of 3 women experiencing physical or sexual violence in the
Fewer than 30% of women directors in the private sector - 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
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
I was horrified during my pregnancy while taking a tour of the CWM Maternity Unit – Baselala
Maternal death is preventable if the government invests in more resources for both urban and rural areas as the maternal death rate in Fiji stood at 86 for every 100,000