102 articles tagged "children"
Save the Children Fiji has urged a swift and comprehensive effort by the entire community to denounce these offences in the harshest terms possible, to impose heavier penalties on those who commit offences on children.
As many children enjoyed their Boxing Day at My Suva Picnic Park this afternoon, 11-year-old Ulamila Luisa took a different approach as she followed her mother to collect sea mussels. Luisa says they used to spend
This holiday season has been a little more special for about 85 children as they received toys from Make a Difference – Fiji while the foundation has more toys to give away. Founder Renu Snowsill says they receiv
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran duri
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran duri
The statistics from 2022 paint a stark picture with 1,968 reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Fiji. Acting Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Filimoni Vosarogo highlighted this at Furnival
Statistics continue to increase over the years for child welfare cases, and the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection are calling for urgent intervention and prevention as we celebrate this year's Internati
Assistant Minister for Women Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has highlighted that there is a great market for value added products such as dried fruits and crops that provides rural women and youth a source o
Students of Holy Trinity School in Suva are collecting donations to assist in the good work of Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital in providing medical treatment to children. While speaking to fijivillage News
The recent launch of the “Violence Against Children In Fiji†report states that drivers of violence against children are a combination of factors that make it possible for the violent and abusive act to be perpetrat
Ten communities in the province of Tailevu have made a promise to protect women, girls and children from violence after they signed their commitment yesterday at Qelekuro Village. Awareness sessions have already be
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says almost all the children that are on the streets that they have talked to are from broken families and most of them talk about being neglected
The serious issue of children turning to toxic substances is a grave social and community issue and if not addressed now, children will be left with destroyed lives. Save the Children Fiji CEO, Shairana Ali highlig
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately and we are calling on everyone in society to band together and advocate on behalf of children and create safe and violence-free communities for children. Save the Chil
Good news for 25 children as they will undergo open heart surgery at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital from heart surgeons and specialists from the National University Hospital in Singapore. National Univer
The discovery of a dangerous cocktail of toxic substances used by minors raises serious concern for their welfare and safety. Save the Children Fiji is calling on parents and guardians to exercise vigilant supervis
Sexual abuse of children must stop immediately. Save the Children Fiji CEO, Shairana Ali has stated this adding they are horrified after the recent reports of sexual abuse of children in Fiji. Ali says child
Save The Children Fiji is calling for a whole of community approach to stop sexual abuse of children. They are particularly concerned with the sexual offences data released from the Office of the Director of Public
I am saddened by the tragic loss of life of a 6 year old in Togomasi, Nadi who was trapped in a flooded culvert that he was trying to cross with his 60 year old grandmother. This was stated by Minister for Women, C
President Wiliame Katonivere has encouraged the wards of homes not to lose hope but to face the challenges of life. He highlighted this during his visit to the Dilkusha Home in Nausori, Saint Christopher’s Home,
