A new survey reveals that 81 percent of the women aged 15-19 years that were surveyed, do not use any contraceptive method, with 68 percent of women aged 20-24 years not
The Women’s Fund Fiji has committed around $16 million in the last 5 years to build the capacity of women’s groups, organisations and networks in Fiji and e
After a two-year break because of the pandemic, the Fiji Bloom Program was officially launched yesterday at the South Pacific Business Development Microfinance Fiji head
Women in Keiyasi Village in Nadroga will now have the tools to end all forms of violence against women, girls and children in their village after completing a one week tr
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar says when women earn, they do not benefit alone as their families and communities benefit as well. Akba
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says 69% of the teachers in secondary and primary schools are women however only 27% of them hold leadership positions as heads of sc
The Head of the Raiwaqa Health Centre, Doctor Erum Samreen says we are all responsible for breaking the bias against women not only in our work place but we must ensure t
As part of their celebration and commemoration of International Women's Day, Lami Kava has officially launched their policies on domestic violence to build a more respect
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they have raised the issue about convicted rapists and former National 7s players Amenoni Nasilasila and Nacanieli
Police Commissioner Brigadier Sitiveni Qiliho says there are now five female officers serving in the UN missions which is equal representation with five male officers.
The President of Women in Business, Nur Bano Ali says the greatest hindrance for women are themselves and this is attributed mainly to bias societal norms. Ali highlig
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they have recorded 483 cases of marital rape between 2016 and 2021 and this is the biggest increase she has seen
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem says International Women’s Day is usually a day when we tell everyone just how little the
Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi and SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu Kepa says it was only until she got into Parliament that she really appreciated women whom she took for grant
Minister for Women, Rosy Akbar says the best way to start the fight against gender inequality is to start it within our own homes as our children are the best agents of c
Diverse Voices and Action (DIVA) for Equality co-founder Noelene Nabulivou says one of the things that is coming out time and time again is that many people in communitie
Prominent lawyer, Ana Tuiketei says deliberate or unconscious bias makes it difficult for women and girls to progress and understand what bias is and reducing it is a way
“Equality must become embedded as a societal norm, where Fiji cannot function without them, on equal footing, unless they are at the table†This has been s
A participant of Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s Grow.Inspire.Relate.Lead.Succeed Programme says she always wanted to be involved in a lot of events but coul
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says lack of women in leadership is a huge issue in Fiji as only 10% of organisations in the country are headed by women CEOs. Ku
With two out of three women having experienced domestic violence at the hands of their intimate partners, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar