21 articles tagged "international-women's-day"
Women across various industries including market vendors, fisheries and construction are progressing in terms of leadership and equality but challenges of equal pay and calls are being made for women to be more assertiv
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a call is being made to end violence against women and girls in the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government ha
The vibrant sounds of music will once again fill the air at Ratu Sukuna Park today as the Vude Queen, Laisa Vulakoro, alongside some of Fiji’s most beloved female artists take the stage to celebrate International Wome
If women stop, the world stops. This is the theme of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s International Women’s Day celebration that was held at the Fiji Museum today. Hundreds of people flocked to the Mus
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the women of Fiji give us many reasons to be proud and grateful, and he is very happy to honour approximately half our population as we celebrate International Women’s Day. R
A Government plan of action to deal with the deplorably high rate of domestic violence in the country, will be implemented from now through to 2028. While giving his message on International Women’s Day, Prime M
The Medical Services Pacific (MSP) will celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) through an outreach program in the Waidina District in Naitasiri today. MSP say this has been made possible with the funding s
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Officers Training School Commandant Colonel Silipa Vananalagi says it is about time for women to work together and positively build their own character. While sharing her experience
The Head of the Raiwaqa Health Centre, Doctor Erum Samreen says we are all responsible for breaking the bias against women not only in our work place but we must ensure that we have an influence on our communities, scho
As part of their celebration and commemoration of International Women's Day, Lami Kava has officially launched their policies on domestic violence to build a more respectful and supportive workplace. The policy hel
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they have raised the issue about convicted rapists and former National 7s players Amenoni Nasilasila and Nacanieli Labalaba being allowed to play in local 7s tourn
Police Commissioner Brigadier Sitiveni Qiliho says there are now five female officers serving in the UN missions which is equal representation with five male officers. He revealed this during the Force’s Interna
The President of Women in Business, Nur Bano Ali says the greatest hindrance for women are themselves and this is attributed mainly to bias societal norms. Ali highlighted this while speaking in the Ministry of Edu
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they have recorded 483 cases of marital rape between 2016 and 2021 and this is the biggest increase she has seen in all their existence. She highlighted this
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem says International Women’s Day is usually a day when we tell everyone just how little the situation of women has improved over the past 12 month
Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi and SODELPA MP Ro Teimumu Kepa says it was only until she got into Parliament that she really appreciated women whom she took for granted. She highlighted this during a virtual d
Minister for Women, Rosy Akbar says the best way to start the fight against gender inequality is to start it within our own homes as our children are the best agents of change and their generation must grow up learning
Diverse Voices and Action (DIVA) for Equality co-founder Noelene Nabulivou says one of the things that is coming out time and time again is that many people in communities, particularly women and girls, gender non-binar
Prominent lawyer, Ana Tuiketei says deliberate or unconscious bias makes it difficult for women and girls to progress and understand what bias is and reducing it is a way to tackle gender parity. She highlighted t
“Equality must become embedded as a societal norm, where Fiji cannot function without them, on equal footing, unless they are at the table†This has been stressed by the General Secretary of the National Feder
