21 articles tagged "violence"
Gender equality is not just a social goal, it is a strategic imperative. When we empower women and girls with digital access and skills, we drive innovation, resilience, and economic growth for the entire nation. W
The economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300 million per year, roughly 7% of our annual GDP. The Fiji Women's Rights Movement highlighted this following the tragic inciden
Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada has strongly condemned the tragic death of Sainimere Tuinasakea, a dedicated civil servant from the Department of Immigration, who has sadly lost her life in anot
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has revealed that 90 percent of women don’t report the domestic violence they endure at the hands of their partners, lovers or husbands. In an interview with f
Shocking statistics reveal that five out of six children in Fiji experience violence, while the Fiji Police Force has recorded an average of five child sexual abuse cases every week. The Ministry of Children says w
General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, Reverend Simione Tugi believes that our patriarchal tradition and culture are contributing factors to domestic violence and the abuse of women and children. While r
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on students in Nabua, Suva, earlier this week. In a statement, Seruiratu says such acts of violence have no place in our soc
The growing number of rape cases in Fiji is raising alarm and the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC), Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is calling for a collective effort to restore the moral values that are foundation
Violence against children contributes to a wide range of health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, mental disorders and sexually transmitted infections and costs Fiji over $19 million in healthcare expenses annually
Addressing the issue of violence against children is not only a collective responsibility that requires everyone to work together for the betterment of children, but it also must be prioritised due to its significant fi
Gender-based violence remains a critical concern and there is an need for stronger legislation, digital safety measures, and survivor-centred services to combat these challenges effectively. Minister for Women, Chi
The Fiji government spends $300 million every year on gender-based violence to help women who go through all sorts of challenges in their lifetime. This was highlighted by Former Minister for Women, Children and So
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says gender based violence is not just the Ministry’s responsibility to deal with as it is a whole of government and society approach however the Oppos
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tubuya says she honours the memory of those they have lost and pays tribute to the survivors who have displayed incredible strength in the face of unimaginable h
We need to raise our voices against the darkness of gender-based violence and declare our commitment to ending violence against women and girls in Fiji. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this while deliver
The government is urging everyone including local authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs, religious leaders and village elders to work together to raise awareness about the consequences of domestic violence and
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says one of the biggest challenges faced in relation to the reporting and dealing with gender based violence is the Fiji Police, and the centre is also concerned ab
As the Safe and Equal Online Spaces – Pacific Cyber Safety Symposium gets underway in Suva tomorrow, Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says we need to urgently focus on awareness and enforcement on
Gender-based violence is the biggest threat to human security. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar highlighted this at the opening of the National Consultation Workshop for Fiji Nationa
Women victims of violence will now be able to go to a gender based violence shelter that has been handed over to the Fijian government today. While receiving the shelter which is based in Lautoka from the Soroptimi
