One in 6 women were sexually abused as a child before the age of 15 – Kiran
Alarming statistics have been revealed by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran, as one in six women who were reportedly sexually abused as c
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PM says violence against women is a national crisis that diminishes all of us
The Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against All Women and Girls (NAP) is an action plan to stop the violence before it starts. Prime Minister, Sitiveni R
14 women entrepreneurs redefining sustainable business through Supplier Development Programme
14 women entrepreneurs from across Fiji have redefined what sustainable business looks like through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). They say this is an initi
FoundHer Program launched to empower Fijian women in tech and investment
Women in the tech industry now have an opportunity to get direct access to funding, training, visibility, and long-term influence in both the startup and investment space
National plan sets new vision for women’s inclusion in economy
Fiji has launched its first-ever Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (2025–2030), which aims to increase women’s participation in the w
Local women showcase their best work at SPBD Market Day
As 50 women showcased their best work at the South Pacific Business Development Market Day at the Vodafone Arena today, one of the entrepreneurs, Milika Baikeirewa says h
Nine lives lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide
Nine lives have been lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran, during
Rural women’s forums to strengthen grassroots participation - Kiran
The Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection is working on developing a rural women’s forum to empower rural women by giving them a platform to voice the
Plan aims to lift women’s workforce participation to 60% by 2030
An effort is being made to raise women’s participation in the economy by raising labour force participation from 32 percent to 60 percent by 2030 where the Womenâ
Black Ferns blank Ireland for first time in 11 tests
The Black Ferns defeated Ireland 40-0 at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, securing top spot in Pool C. Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee shone again, scori
Semo women empowered after revival of their resources centre
Good news for the women of Semo as their Women’s Resource Centre was revived where they can sell their food or craft from this road side facility. Minister for
Fijiana XV outclassed by Canada 65-7 in World Cup opener
The Vodafone Fijiana XV went down 65-7 to second-ranked Canada in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener this morning in London. Canada ran in 11 tries, with full
Fijiana XVs team to take on Canada in Rugby World Cup named
Fijiana XVs Coach Ioan Cunningham says rewarding form and consistency played a major role in selecting the team that will take on second ranked Canada this Sunday in York
British Army Officer Komaitai grateful for opportunity to represent Vodafone Fijiana at World Cup
British Army officer Manuqalo Komaitai, currently serving with the First Battalion Irish Guards at Buckingham Palace, says it is a dream come true to be selected for the
17-year-old Yee named in Fijiana XVs squad for World Cup
17-year-old former MGM High School Raluve U18 captain Carletta Yee has been named in the Vodafone Fijiana XVs 32-member squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in En
Kiran urges more women to step into politics as Pacific ranks lowest in world for female representation
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling for more women to join politics, highlighting that women make up only 6 percent of all parliam
The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and well supported – Kiran
The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and both are well supported by relevant authorities. That is the response from Minister for Women, Children and
Better Than This campaign launched to boost women’s representation in politics
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political represe
Kiran calls for compassion and open dialogue after newborn found in sanitary bin in Lautoka hostel
No child should be born into isolation and no young girl should ever feel that hiding a pregnancy or abandoning her baby is her only option. This has been highlighted
Westpac launches Fiji Female Founders Program to support women-led businesses
Women-led businesses in Fiji are set to receive a significant boost as Westpac Fiji launches its Female Founders Program, designed to empower women entrepreneurs and incr
Women’s leadership is key to progress – Professor Biman Prasad
Women’s leadership in Fiji is not just about fairness — it is now seen as key to the country’s progress. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fi