Pacific Feminist Fund secures $3 million from Australia and NZ
Diverse women’s groups and organisations in the Pacific feminist and women’s movements will now be able to access funding through the newly established Paci
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Violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300M per year - Rakuita
In Fiji, violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300 million per year. SPC's Principal Strategic Lead, Mereseini Rakuita highlighted this at
SPBD has contributed a lot to women entrepreneurs in the Pacific region - Munoz
The women entrepreneurs who are part of the South Pacific Business Development were full of joy as they took part in the celebration of the US$250 million loan disburseme
Many older women lose their home or place in society when they become widows - Kiran
For each one of us that stand here today and in this nation, we stand on the shoulders of our elders - what we are is because of the shoulders we have stood on. Assist
Ministry of Women launches National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation today launched the Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Fiji 2023-2028, and co
Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and FWCC launches National Action Plan to prevent violence against women and girls
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation in collaboration with the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre today launched the Fiji National Action Plan to prevent domes
Pacific Feminist Fund to address stagnating and declining funding for women’s empowerment in the Pacific
The Pacific Feminist Fund aims to address the stagnating and declining funding for women’s empowerment in the Pacific so that dialogues with Pacific women’s
Govt is engaged on changing the law so women can use their name of preference - PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says your government is engaged on changing the Electoral Registration of Voters Amendment Act so women can use their name of preference.
Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive positive change
First Lady Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive for positive change. She highlighted this during the second Women Invigorating
I'm among the women who have been trolled on social media - Qereqeretabua
The Deputy Speaker and Assistant Minister for Housing, Lenora Qereqeretabua says she is among other women who get trolled on social media. Qereqeretabua shared her exp
The high number of sexual crime referral cases is a worry - Shaleen
Sexual crimes such as rape and defilement are the highest number of referral cases from the Police that the Medical Services Pacific has received so far this year, and it
People from all walks of life take part in Reclaim The Night March
Chants of safe homes, streets, taxis, nightclubs, supermarkets, ending violence and rape against women and children echoed in Suva tonight as hundreds took part in the Re
Reclaim The Night March starts after high drama
There was high drama at the Suva Flea Market before the start of the Reclaim The Night March. The march was supposed to start at 6.30pm however Police at the scene tol
The world needs women to survive- Vulakoro
If women stop, the world stops. This is the theme of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s International Women’s Day celebration that was held at the
International Women’s Day is all about recognising women’s importance in society - Lata
Today is all about celebrating the lives of women and recognising the important roles they play in our society. These were the words of Fiji Women’s Rights Move
Women of Fiji give us many reasons to be proud and grateful – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the women of Fiji give us many reasons to be proud and grateful, and he is very happy to honour approximately half our population as
Rugby has allowed me to help out my family - Fijiana Drua Manager
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Manager, Alisi Komaitai says rugby has allowed her to help out her family and provide for them whenever they have asked for something. Whi
Govt plan of action to deal with the high rate of domestic violence will be implemented from now to 2028 – Rabuka
A Government plan of action to deal with the deplorably high rate of domestic violence in the country, will be implemented from now through to 2028. While giving his m
Gender equality is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time - Tabuya
Gender equality is no longer an option; it is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate crisis to economic calamity and ge
MSP to reach out in Waidina District for International Women’s Day celebration
The Medical Services Pacific (MSP) will celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) through an outreach program in the Waidina District in Naitasiri today. MS
It’s about time women work together and positively build their own character – Col Vananalagi
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Officers Training School Commandant Colonel Silipa Vananalagi says it is about time for women to work together and positively build their