10 articles tagged "ngos"
In response to Japan's decision to start releasing the treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, a coalition of Pacific regional NGOs and local Fiji-based civil society organisations are coming togeth
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior will be open to the public from 10am today and tomorrow. This will allow members of the public to take a tour around the ship and get briefed on how the ship operates. People are
“Amplifying voices of the communities and holding government to account are imperative to accelerate development that is effective and just.†This has been reiterated by the Pacific Islands Association of Non-G
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights says this is not the time to rush and pass a Draft Police Bill that gives the Police more powers over individuals when cases of police brutality have yet to be investigated. The Me
Over 180 women took part in a morning walk today along the seawall in Nasese to share their experiences, challenges and learn from each-other. The annual Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk was organised by Graduate
Co-lead of the Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights Asia and the Pacific Virisila Buadromo has revealed how the challenges she faced in her life has strengthened her leadership skills. While speaking at th
Former member of the Electoral Commission, Professor Vijay Naidu says the Supervisor of Elections should be independent of the Electoral Commission and not hold the position of Secretary to the Commission, however, the
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today announced a new hiring subsidy program called the Stronger Together Job Support Scheme. While making the announcement, Sayed-Khaiyum says this hiring scheme will a
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement says research published today has revealed a stark underrepresentation of women on governance boards in Fiji. The research found that women comprise only 21% of all board members
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is concerned about recent comments made in parliament on amendments to the Companies Act 2015 and its effects on civil society and non-profit organisations. The Companies (Amendmen
