384 articles tagged "women"
Today is all about celebrating the lives of women and recognising the important roles they play in our society. These were the words of Fiji Women’s Rights Movement’s Legal Rights Officer Bernice Lata during t
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the women of Fiji give us many reasons to be proud and grateful, and he is very happy to honour approximately half our population as we celebrate International Women’s Day. R
Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Manager, Alisi Komaitai says rugby has allowed her to help out her family and provide for them whenever they have asked for something. While speaking during a panel discussion organised
A Government plan of action to deal with the deplorably high rate of domestic violence in the country, will be implemented from now through to 2028. While giving his message on International Women’s Day, Prime M
Gender equality is no longer an option; it is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate crisis to economic calamity and gender-based violence. In her message for Inte
The Medical Services Pacific (MSP) will celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) through an outreach program in the Waidina District in Naitasiri today. MSP say this has been made possible with the funding s
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Officers Training School Commandant Colonel Silipa Vananalagi says it is about time for women to work together and positively build their own character. While sharing her experience
The Ministry of Civil Service has sent out a circular to all Ministries, departments, and agencies encouraging them to organise relevant activities and events to recognise the significant contribution of women in all as
Women make up 49.3 percent of Fiji’s total population, and if provided with the right support and empowerment, women’s participation in the economy would stimulate wider benefits for Fiji. This has been highlig
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya will be leading a high level delegation representing Fiji at the 67th Session for the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarter
The Vice Chair of Women Entrepreneurs Business Council, Sharyne Fong says the Council will not reduce the registration fee for the Women Invigorating the Nation Convention due to the expenses. fijivillage News ask
A 2-day convention will benefit women entrepreneurs in Fiji after the Women Entrepreneurs Business Council announced that they will be hosting their second Women Invigorating the Nation convention that will be held on t
Empowered women entrepreneurs can break the cycle of poverty and create an enabling environment for inclusive economic growth. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation,
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya has congratulated Imrana Jalal for being awarded the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor by the World Jurists Association. Tabuya says J
Fijian national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has been awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honour by the World Jurists Association. The award is given in recognition of inspiring women jurists who fight to d
Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya, received a courtesy visit from SPC’s team at their headquarters in Suva. The Minister was accompanied by the Assistant Minister Sashi Kiran, th
Qaqa Young Feminist Network representative Milika Leba of Kadavu calls out on service providers to prioritise services and campaigns for young women in maritime areas. This was highlighted during the 16 days Campai
Seven women have lost their lives in the last 11 months as a result of alleged domestic violence. This was confirmed by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali, who says six of these alleged cases
Joining the House of Sarah in 2018 was the best decision Community Activist, Avuna Atelaite, had made to change her family's circumstances. While speaking during the launch of the paper “We are all created equal:
It is the time to both celebrate and take pride in our collective achievements but to also ask ourselves, what more is needed to truly eliminate violence against all women and girls from the country. Minister for W
