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Ministry urges public action to end Gender-Based Violence
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (877+ words) Ministry urges public action to end Gender-Based Violence'FBC News More From The FBC Ministry urges public action to end Gender-Based Violence Share The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is urging the public to play a critical role in…...
Kiran calls for community support to protect children and women
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (428+ words) Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,Sashi Kiran, is urging communities to renew their commitment to protecting children, women, older persons and people living with disabilities. In her Christmas message, the Minister highlighted the season as a time of…...
Pacific women leaders push for stronger political participation
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (303+ words) Source: Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection - Fiji / Facebook Over 30 women leaders, youth advocates, parliamentarians and gender equality champions from across the Pacific have gathered in Nadi for the Women's Leadership Regional Intergenerational Dialogue: Waves of Change " Pacific Women…...
Pacific women take centre stage at UN discussions
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (159+ words) Fiji is stepping up its push for women's leadership and equality, calling for inclusive spaces for women and girls across all sectors. Suluweti Rabuka, spouse of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security Unaisi…...
New policy to boost women’s workforce participation
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (158+ words) Only 39 percent of women in Fiji are in the workforce compared to 77 percent of men " a gap largely driven by unpaid care work and limited access to reproductive health services. But change is on the horizon, as Fiji rolls out…...
Sorovakula’s journey of grit gets her Fiji Kulas debut
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (364+ words) 20-year-old US-based defender Akinisi Sorovakula's football career is a story of grit, forged through personal hardship and nurtured by the steadfast backing of her community and parents. Sorovakula, whose paternal roots trace back to Naserelagi, Ra, and maternal links to…...
Turagavou raises concern over sexual violence cases
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (927+ words) Methodist Church of Fiji President Dr Reverend Semisi Turagavou has expressed concern over the number of religious leaders involved in sexual violence cases in previous years. More From The FBC Turagavou raises concern over sexual violence cases Share Methodist Church…...
PM calls for respect and protection of women
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (918+ words) Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling for greater respect towards women and girls, marking Mother's Day with a message aimed at addressing domestic and intimate partner violence. Rabuka says ... More From The FBC PM calls for respect and protection of…...
PSC chair says zero tolerance for domestic, gender-based violence
8+ mon, 2+ hour ago (1019+ words) In a statement this evening, Rokovada strongly condemned the death of Sainimere Tuinasakea, a dedicated employee of the Department of Immigration. He said the Public Service upholds a strict ... More From The FBC PSC chair says zero tolerance for domestic,…...
Kiran demands zero tolerance on family violence
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (1247+ words) Women who fear for their safety are encouraged to call the free counselling line. Elders and men should watch for friends in trouble and help them find support. Kiran reiterated that sometimes the ... More From The FBC Kiran demands zero…...