172 articles tagged "fwcc"
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says she is appalled at the inclusion of convicted rapist Amenoni Nasilasila in the Wardens 7s side that competed in the Super 7s series at Prince Charles Park, Nadi
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is asking why there were no women during the meeting between the Fijian Government and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the weekend. Similar sentiments have bee
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling on every Fijian to stop being a bystander following the death of a woman in her 20s in Cunningham who was allegedly assaulted by her partner before she passed away. FWCC
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has today objected to allegations that the reason that many nurses are resigning is because of work stress calling it false and unfounded. The claims were made by the Coordin
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says it is obvious that the Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya is unaware of the fact that there are Fijian families that have only one meal and in some case
Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today claimed that Communications Fiji Limited has lost its independence after he was questioned on Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali raising concerns and a
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says she is appalled at the blatant disregard for COVID-19 protocols displayed by the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and some of the other Ministers during
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says people should bring proof and report them to the relevant authorities if they have any issues or complaints against the Centre. This is after an ex-employee,
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator and Human rights activist Shamima Ali says it is disgraceful that ordinary Fijians with heart conditions have to contend with critical equipment at the CWM Hospital that is not w
The Fiji Women Crisis Centre has conducted a three-day gender and child protection training session for 20 coaches and referees of the Suva Volleyball Association. FWCC community educator Ilisapeci Veibuli lauded t
The Ministry of Education says they are surprised by the comments made by Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali in a Fiji Times article titled “Ali queries decision to reopen schools,†which the Ministr
“Let’s change the conversations in our homes, communities and workplaces to end violence against women and children, not only for this festive season, but forever.†This has been stressed by the Coordinator o
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has today claimed that police officers came and told them what chants they should be saying on World Human Rights Day. While speaking at the Fiji NGO Coalition Hum
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says the perpetrators in 96% of the rape cases reported to the Centre, are very close relatives of the survivors. While speaking at the High Level Media Briefin
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre will convene a one-day dialogue in Lautoka tomorrow which will see the participation of about 25 men who are working as male advocates between Sigatoka and Rakiraki. This is part of
The staff of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre in Suva have raised West Papua's Morning Star outside their office calling for West Papua’s freedom and right to self-determination. FWCC Coordinator and Human Rights A
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre in partnership with the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women and UN Women has launched the updated Gender Based Violence Counselor Training Package. The updated
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says former Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa was criticized and made the front page of one of the news outlets for standing up
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and femLINKpacific are encouraging everyone to participate in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign by sharing information, c
One of the challenges that the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre saw during the COVID-19 pandemic is the late service of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO) by some Police officers. This was highlighted by the
