Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s to play two historic RWC build-up test matches
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s will play two historic Rugby World Cup build-up test matches as they will host the Wahine Maori 15s and Canada in Suva. Head Coach Seni
Tag: women
Fijiana 15s tastes the tough terrain in preparation for the 2021 Rugby World Cup
In preparation for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand next month, the Rooster Chicken Fijiana 15s are putting their body to a tough test. The women are crossing t
When women earn they do not benefit alone, their families and communities benefit as well – Bhatnagar
When Fijian women earn, they do not benefit alone, their families and communities benefit as well as they re-invest their income into the well-being of their families.
Women In Business Awards launched
Women In Business Board Chair Nur Bano Ali says the awards program is in collaboration with a range of incredible partners, industry leaders and the Women In Business com
My Guide to Voting booklet to provide information on voting and political participation of young women
In an effort to encourage young women to vote in the upcoming general elections, the Fiji Young Women's Forum has launched a “My Guide to Voting†booklet.
Survey reveals that 81% of women aged 15-19 years that were surveyed, do not use any contraceptive method
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
Women’s Fund commits around $16m to build the capacity of women’s groups
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
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
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