384 articles tagged "women"
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says violence and abuse against women and children need attention at all levels of society, especially at the family and village levels as four out of fiv
Our aim is to mould women into leadership roles and encourage them into the Fijian political life that lead to the upcoming local municipal elections. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya is making a call to all stakeholders, advocates and champions of human rights to pledge their support till October 2024 to start centring girls’ rights i
The recent launch of the “Violence Against Children In Fiji†report states that drivers of violence against children are a combination of factors that make it possible for the violent and abusive act to be perpetrat
Women's leadership in rural communities is vital and Government will continue to empower women through much-needed assistance such as finance and resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
Women's leadership in rural communities is vital and Government will continue to empower women through much-needed assistance such as finance and resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
The district of Nacula in Yasawa has implemented their fisheries management plan to reduce the impact of coral bleaching that has resulted in the reduction of marine life on their coastline. District Representativ
About 80 percent of women in the village of Votua in Ba rely on the sea for their daily livelihoods and income. This was highlighted by the Leader of the Gusuituba Women's Club, Kinisimere Ratu Qera, during the Na
Oceania Rugby Women's Director and World Rugby Council member Cathy Wong is urging the nation to use sports as a platform to drive policy changes. While speaking at the Safe and Equal Online Spaces Symposium, Wong
4 out of 5 children in Fiji face some form of violence while 64 percent of women have experienced physical and sexual violence by their husband or intimate partner in their lifetime. This was highlighted by the Min
The strength of a nation is intricately tied to the strength of its women, families, and communities, and this strength encompasses not just physical prowess but also character, resilience, and determination. This
England’s goalkeeper Mary Earps has bagged the Golden Gloves award after her impressive performance throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Earps had done everything in her power to bring the World Cup
Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in their 1-0 victory over England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final was informed about her father's death after the match. According to Spanish media outl
When you learn something from people or a culture, you accept it as a gift, and it is your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it. This was highlighted by the former Treasurer of the Lawai Pottery Women
The Australian Women's football side is through to the semi finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup following a thrilling 7-6 penalty shootout victory over number 13-ranked Denmark. Both teams were locked at 0-all af
Sweden has booked a semi final showdown against Spain after beating Japan 2-1 in the second FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter final last night. The Swedish side survived a late surge from Japan and held on in the f
France has qualified for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals 2023 after thrashing Morocco 4-0 in round 16. France was leading 3-0 at halftime. Eugenie Le Sommer, Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali scored for Franc
Reigning champions the USA are out of the Women's World Cup after being stunned by Sweden 5-4 on penalties. Both teams drew nil-all at full-time. In the other matches played Netherlands beat South Africa 2-0
Spain and Japan are the first teams to qualify for the quarter final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain has reached the quarter final for the first time after beating Switzerland 5-1 last night while 2011 champ
There will be changes in the Social Protection Programmes The Ministry for Women, Children And Poverty Alleviation is advising members of the public and beneficiaries of Social Welfare that there will be changes in
