102 articles tagged "children"
4,689 children between 2019-2021 have reported suffering from emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and being victims of parental conflict and most of these children suffer the psychological consequences of these deeds, and so
Children being overweight is an emerging issue in Fiji as almost 8 percent of children under 5 years surveyed are overweight. Wasting, or acute malnutrition, is at a medium level nationally standing at 5 percent.
The Northern Division has the highest prevalence of child marriage, with 12 percent of women surveyed aged 20 to 49 years who first married or in union before reaching 18 years of age. This is based on the Fiji Bur
Some primary and secondary students continue to be seen in school uniform or sports gear after school hours, roaming around in the Suva Bus Stand and the foreshore areas as late as 8pm. There have also been inciden
In one month prior to a survey, four in five children (81 percent) surveyed aged 1-14 years experienced any type of violent discipline. This is based on the Fiji Bureau of Statistics Fiji Multiple Indicator Cluster
Close to 20 people including children as young as 9 to 10 years old sleep under the Stinson Bridge in Suva City every night as they say they do not want to return home or do not have a family home to go to. Fijivil
It is advisable for parents and guardians to sell their roti, pudding or any products rather than involving their children in this activity. That is the statement from the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty A
50 families in Lekutu, Nasarawaqa and nearby areas in Bua have each received $300 through Save the Children Australia and Save the Children Fiji in an effort to improve lives following the devastation caused by TC Yasa
We really need to reposition or pivot some of our focus around how we are dealing with child protection in Fiji according to the Executive Director of Fiji Council of Social Services, Vani Catanasiga. She says they
The Government has done its part and we support and recognise that every child must have access to quality early care and education. Those are the words of Analesi Delailoa-Tuicaumia, the founder and Director of Ch
80.5% of Fijian children have experienced some form of violence, either emotional or physical and over 1,300 child protection cases were reported to the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation last year.
The 19 students and two teachers who were killed by a gunman in a primary school in Texas in the US were remembered today by Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar. While speaking at the off
In 2020 and last year during COVID-19 restrictions, 1,459 genuine calls were received through the national child helpline - 1325. The calls were from children, parents and members of the community. According t
The Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Jennifer Poole says all organisations that work with children must have policies, practices and procedures in place to ensure the children they come i
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says she is shocked and disappointed following the 30-month imprisonment sentence handed down to a 30-year-old man charged with buying minors under the ag
Save the Children says they will join the response to assist families in Tonga affected by the volcanic eruption by establishing temporary learning and child-friendly spaces to support children impacted by the trauma of
Save the Children Fiji says the biggest need for children who have been impacted by the recent flooding is food and they are receiving about 20 calls and messages a day from affected families. CEO, Shairana Ali sa
Children at the Loloma Home and Care Centre had a special Christmas treat as staff of R.C.Manubhai and Company visited the home to spread the festive cheer. Group Marketing Manager, Atish Singh says these are toug
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar has revealed that she did not even know what a Permanent Secretary or a Minister does when she was first sworn in. While speaking at the Fiji National
Over 900 teachers who are Child Protection Officers in their respective schools are expected to undergo training over the next two months. Permanent Secretary for Education, Dr Anjeela Jokhan says the closure of schoo
