97 articles tagged "women-empowerment"
The Women Invigorating the Nation Convention 2025 is set to take place this Friday and Saturday at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This year’s theme, “Championing Inclusivity and Blazing New Trails for the Fut
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, highlighting its progress in gender equality and
Grassroots advocacy and women's participation are vital at the grassroots level by providing readily accessible information so that they participate in politics. While speaking to fijivillage News after the Women P
Women face various barriers that hinder their participation on political platforms and there is a need to find a pathway to parliament, with targeted training for those interested. While speaking to fijivillage New
Women leaders from the construction and fisheries industry and market vendors are calling for stronger government action, better support systems and improved infrastructure to bridge gender gaps in business, markets and
More than 300 women in Fiji have gathered at the Vodafone Arena for the three-day National Women's Expo to showcase their goods and for networking. Anaseini Laweibau from the Nacekoro Women's Club in Savusavu says
Women often tend to be humble about their achievements without realizing the impact their stories can have on others. These were the words of the Westpac Banking Corporation Fiji's Head of Human Resources, Patricia
Many women and girls facing online harassment stay silent out of fear of shame and judgment, and instead of filing complaints, most just ask for their intimate pictures and videos to be removed, hoping the issue will qu
The Women Entrepreneurs Business Council under the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has announced the results of its recent annual council election, where Vera Chute of Value City has been elected as the Council C
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, issued a powerful challenge to more than 40 young women at the Young Women’s Forum today, urging them to stand against online harassment and bullying.
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya is urging for sustained efforts toward achieving gender equality and in promoting the empowerment of women and girls across the region. She highligh
Preventing violence against women and girls is not just a social issue, it is a matter of national importance as violence robs our families of their stability, our communities of their strength, and our nation of its po
22% of women are frequently subjected to image-based abuse and 30 percent are subjected to defamatory comments, further illustrating the gendered nature of technology facilitated gender-based violence issue. This w
Women are equal partners in a country’s quest for economic and social progress. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlighted this at the handing over ceremony of the Kimaya H
Fiji falls below the Pacific regional average for women’s representation in business leadership while most private sector boards have fewer than 30 percent of women directors. This was highlighted by the Minister
The FIJI Water Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking “Women in Agriculture Initiative†pilot project. In partnership with women’s g
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, must address constantly. This was highlighted
The Ministry of Youth is stressing on the need to stop violence against women and children as they deserve love. The Ministry says it’s important for youths to remember the power they hold in creating a safer and
Diversifying income sources and embracing alternative economic activities, Namara Women are recovering and building resilient ecosystems which will enhance food security, livelihoods, and overall well-being of their com
Women entrepreneurs can hope for improved access to financing opportunities as the Women Entrepreneur Finance Code has been launched to address the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing financial r
