8 cases of teenagers being impregnated as a result of child sexual abuse were reported between 2012 and 2013 to the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre.
Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Co-ordinator Shamima Ali said this information was relayed to counsellors during counselling sessions.
Ali says three shelters will be built next year by the Centre to accommodate young survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
She said the Suva shelter will cater for young survivors of sexual assault and will provide an effective and positive exit strategy after they are 17.
The shelter will also ensure the young survivors have access to good education opportunities.
The Labasa and Ba shelters will be for survivors of domestic violence, a safe haven where they will be allowed to recover and rebuild their lives.
The shelter will also assist with counselling to help them overcome their past and look forward to a better future.
The expected cost of developing these three shelters is around 1 million dollars.
The establishment of the shelters are being supported by Australian Aid.
Story by: Gwen Mc Goon
