Life, Family, Development-the role of women in the promotion of human rights.

This is the theme of the Catholic Women's League Annual Conference which starts today at St Peter Channel Parish in Korolevu.

General Secretary Cathy Kasatoka said 35 parishes with around 600 to 700 women are expected to attend the three day event which includes women from Rotuma, Rabi and Kioa.

Kasatoka said activities include panel discussions facilitated by chiefly heads on women’s contribution to traditional society, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, the Ministry of Women and Police Force on gender violence and UNIFEM on marketing amongst others.