Use sports as a platform to drive policy change - Cathy Wong
Oceania Rugby Women's Director and World Rugby Council member Cathy Wong is urging the nation to use sports as a platform to drive policy changes. While speaking at th
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64% of women and girls in Fiji experience physical and sexual violence by their husband or intimate partner - Tabuya
4 out of 5 children in Fiji face some form of violence while 64 percent of women have experienced physical and sexual violence by their husband or intimate partner in the
The strength of a nation is intricately tied to the strength of its women – Sulueti Rabuka
The strength of a nation is intricately tied to the strength of its women, families, and communities, and this strength encompasses not just physical prowess but also ch
Mary Earps bags Golden Gloves award in FIFA Women’s World Cup
England’s goalkeeper Mary Earps has bagged the Golden Gloves award after her impressive performance throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Earps
Spain Captain informed about her father’s death after FIFA Women’s World Cup final
Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in their 1-0 victory over England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final was informed about her father's death
Preserve what you learn from others and accept it as a gift -Kunagado
When you learn something from people or a culture, you accept it as a gift, and it is your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it. This was highlighted by
Kirakira village in PNG celebrates Australia’s 7-6 win over Denmark in FIFA Women’s World Cup in support of Fowler
The Australian Women's football side is through to the semi finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup following a thrilling 7-6 penalty shootout victory over number 13-ranked
Sweden books semi final showdown with Spain after 2-1 win over Japan
Sweden has booked a semi final showdown against Spain after beating Japan 2-1 in the second FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter final last night. The Swedish side su
France and Colombia qualify for Women's World Cup quarters
France has qualified for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals 2023 after thrashing Morocco 4-0 in round 16. France was leading 3-0 at halftime. Eugenie Le Sommer, K
USA out of the Women's World Cup
Reigning champions the USA are out of the Women's World Cup after being stunned by Sweden 5-4 on penalties. Both teams drew nil-all at full-time. In the other match
Spain and Japan through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter final
Spain and Japan are the first teams to qualify for the quarter final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain has reached the quarter final for the first time after
There will be changes in the Social Protection Programmes
There will be changes in the Social Protection Programmes The Ministry for Women, Children And Poverty Alleviation is advising members of the public and beneficiaries
Women fight hidden battles and they should not be hidden – Rise Beyond the Reef Co-Founder
Women fight hidden battles and they should not be hidden at all times. These are the comments of Co-Founder of Rise Beyond the Reef, Semi Lotawa when asked by fijivill
It is a recreation of the 2019 Women's World Cup final as USA face the Netherlands
It is a repeat of the 2019 Women's World Cup final as USA face the Netherlands in one of the most eye-catching clashes of the group stages at 1pm today. The USA triump
It is a recreation of the 2019 Women's World Cup final as USA face the Netherlands
It is a repeat of the 2019 Women's World Cup final as USA face the Netherlands in one of the most eye-catching clashes of the group stages at 1pm today. The USA triump
Football Ferns one win away from knockout stage of FIFA Women’s World Cup
New Zealand is potentially one win away from advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in team history and the tournament co
Namuaimada women launch Women in Fisheries Network Fiji project
Good news as the Namuaimada community in Ra celebrated the launch of Women in Fisheries Network Fiji project in their community with the Senior Development Advisor Michae
Enough is enough - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says she is outraged and deeply hurt by the unfortunate case of a Fijian women allegedly murdered in a do
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
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