The Pacific Conference of Churches believes that our Pacific Church leaders have a limited understanding of Human Rights issues.
Church General Secretary Feiloakitau Tevi said there is no real connection between theology and Human Rights and with Ausaid financial assistance, the church will be providing a training workshop which will enable church leaders to promote awareness and knowledge in their communities of issues of Human Rights, good governance and the rule of law.
Last week, the Australian government granted $177,290 to the pacific conference of churches for training programs that will enhance community knowledge of human rights.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Humans Rights said Fiji is not perfect and is working at improving its long term human rights image.
Dr Shaista Shameem made the comments in response to the US Department of State 2008 Human Rights report on Fiji, saying the interim government is clearly working within the guidelines of the Declaration of Human Rights especially after it had been mandated by the President.
Dr Shameem said the report fails to highlight the advances being made to improve human rights.
There’s no real connection: Tevi
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p