36 h. ago Ali warns harmful teachings can undo gains in fight against violence

Years of work to reduce violence against women and children can be undone when messages that place men as the unquestioned heads of households continue to be preached. That warning has come from Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali, who says while progress has been made in engaging churches and faith-based organisations, deeply rooted […]

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4 d. ago Ministry and Police step up night patrols to protect children

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has raised concerns over the safety of children, particularly those under 16, who are being found unsupervised in public places at night during the festive season. The Ministry warns that leaving children unattended after dark exposes them to serious risks, including abuse, exploitation, robbery and road accidents. […]

Politics

1 week ago Kiran urges young leaders to push for gender parity in politics

Women across Fiji have the ability to lead, but continue to face cultural, social and structural barriers in politics. This was highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during a workshop with emerging leaders at a Co-Creation Workshop in Nadi. Speaking to participants from the Nominated Women Mock Parliament and Youth […]

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3 w. ago Chaudhry demands probe into mines, water and health mismanagement

Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry claims that Fiji is facing deepening social and economic crises under the current government. Speaking at the Fiji Labour Party’s 40th Annual Delegates Conference in Nadi, he said decades of mismanagement have left youth, rural communities and vulnerable groups struggling with poverty, unemployment, inadequate healthcare and housing shortages. According to […]

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3 w. ago Pacific leaders push for climate finance that truly protects women, children and vulnerable communities

A major regional workshop involving representatives from 16 Pacific Island countries has opened with a powerful warning: climate finance will fail the region unless it is designed to protect the people most at risk. Opening the workshop, Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Eseta Nadakuitavuki delivered a direct message, the Pacific must sharpen […]

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3 w. ago Pacific leaders meet to strengthen climate action and environmental policies

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Dr. Raijeli Taga, opened the ACP MEA Phase III End-of-Project Meeting yesterday at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The two-and-a-half-day meeting will review the project’s achievements and discuss how to maintain its progress into the future. Dr. Taga says evaluation is important for improving decision-making and […]

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