97 articles tagged "women-empowerment"
14 women entrepreneurs from across Fiji have redefined what sustainable business looks like through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). They say this is an initiative aimed at strengthening women-led enterpri
Women in the tech industry now have an opportunity to get direct access to funding, training, visibility, and long-term influence in both the startup and investment space as the FoundHer Program has been launched.
Good news for the women of Semo as their Women’s Resource Centre was revived where they can sell their food or craft from this road side facility. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran s
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling for more women to join politics, highlighting that women make up only 6 percent of all parliamentarians in the Pacific — the lowest regional
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political representation and leadership across the country. Speaki
As women play a vital role in our homes and country, the Cabinet has approved Fiji Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan 2025–2030. The Fiji Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan focuses on actions and
Gone are the days when women journalists were told to simply grow a thick skin because harassment is not part of the job description, and the shame and stigma surrounding harassment must stop. International lawyer
It is unacceptable that women journalists are increasingly targeted for doing their jobs—with attempts to silence them through intimidation, abuse and digital disinformation. This has been highlighted by Minister
230 women artisans from Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, Suva, Nasinu, Lami, Serua, Namosi, and Beqa are displaying their crafts at the Central Division Women’s Expo, currently underway at the Suva Civic Centre. Assista
As hundreds of devotees gathered at the Wairuku Gangamma Temple in Rakiraki for the Annual Fire Walking ceremony, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran urged the community to confront social is
Women remain underrepresented despite international announcements and commitments. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Defence Mason Smith while launching the Barrier Assessment Project support
The early years of a child's life are crucial, shaping their health, education, and future potential, and the government is committed to Early Childhood Development as a national and regional priority. Minister for
The Women’s Expo that was held in Labasa this week gave the opportunity for a lot of people in the Northern Division to witness and enjoy beautifully handcrafted creations by women in the North. Not only for peopl
Despite efforts to promote economic inclusion, women’s participation in the workforce in Fiji remains low, and the rate of women’s entrepreneurship is even lower. Labasa Town Council Chair, Paul Jaduram stresse
Today marks a momentous occasion for the 106 women who are part of the 2024 cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, graduating after completing their programmes. The programme is a global initiative of the U
Junior police officers require more training to effectively handle domestic violence cases. Fiji Police Force Sexual Offences Investigator Vani Rogoimuri highlighted this during a regional training program hosted b
As Parliament observed a moment of silence to remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence, questions are being asked on why 2 out of 3 men in this country think its okay to mistreat their partners, how can
Fiji is seeing women succeed at levels higher than men in both education and economic opportunities, signaling a significant shift towards gender equality. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi
Discrimination against women journalists in Fiji has become normalised by many, leaving journalists silenced as they continue their work. This has been highlighted by a Fiji Media Association executive member and a
Empowering women enables positive changes in people’s lives, families, villages, communities and the nation. First Lady, Emily Lalabalavu highlighted this during the closing of the Women Invigorating the Nation (
