Fiji Bloom Program relaunched with website and welcomes new members
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
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60 women in Keiyasi Village complete 1-week training on ending violence against women, girls and children
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
When women earn, they do not benefit alone – Akbar
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
Kumar says 69% of teachers are women but only 27% of them hold leadership positions
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
We are all responsible for breaking the bias against women – Dr.Samreen
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
Lami Kava has officially launched their policies on domestic violence as part of their commemoration of International Women's Day
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
Ali says they have raised the issue regarding Nasilasila and Labalaba 4 times but nothing has been done
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
5 female officers are now serving in the UN missions - Qiliho
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 greatest hindrance for women are themselves because of biased societal norms - Nur Bano Ali
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
Current increase in marital rape is the highest I have seen - Ali
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
Think long & hard about just how many things are not happening for women & girls – Professor Shameem
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
It was only until I got into Parliament that I really appreciated women whom I took for granted - Ro Teimumu
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
The best way to start the fight against gender inequality is to start it within our own homes - Akbar
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
Many people in communities particularly women and girls are feeling exhausted by the unpaid care, domestic and communal work – DIVA for Equality
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
Deliberate or unconscious bias makes it difficult for women and girls to progress - Tuiketei
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 – Nabou
“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
Girl with hearing impairment realises she has power to control what her future looks like through FWRM’s GIRLS programme
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
Lack of women in leadership is a huge issue in Fiji – Kumar
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
Fiji has an epidemic of violence against women and girls in both public and private spaces – Akbar
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
Women’s Fund Fiji officially registered as a local entity
Women’s Fund Fiji which is the Pacific’s first national women’s fund providing grants and capacity development support to diverse women, girls and ge
Comments made by Bulanauca are extremely disappointing - FWRM
Fiji Women’s Rights Movement Executive Director, Nalini Singh says they are extremely disappointed by the remarks made by SODELPA MP Mitieli Bulanauca in parliamen