Stop the carnage!
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
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Woman found with injuries at apartment in Suva says wounds were from broken glass, not from partner
The woman who Police have been looking for after she left the hospital while being treated for injuries that were allegedly inflicted by her partner has reached out to fijivillage News and said that the injuries were no
Kiran urges women in abusive relationships to reach out for help
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran urges women who are in abusive relationships, or who fear they could be in harm's way, to reach out for help. Kiran says the loss of three lives due t
Fiji’s women outperforming men in education and employment – Kiran
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 normalised in Fiji - Baselala
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
Ministry raises concern and urges action after violent attack on elderly couple in Labasa
The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection is very concerned about the recent attack on an elderly couple in Labasa where one of the victims is still in serious condition at the Labasa Hospital while the ot
Youth Parliament to be held this year to build leaders - Kiran
Youth Parliament will be held this year which aims to build confidence of upcoming leaders, especially women. Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran confirmed this during the CEDAW panel discussion on Women's Political Pa
Pacific CEDAW session aims to drive gender equality and regional collaboration
As women are more vulnerable to the issues of domestic violence, gender discrimination and other social and physical issues, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has conducted a session where
Rawaqa makes 14 changes to Drua Women's squad for semi final clash against the Reds
Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has made 14 changes to his match-day squad that will take on the Reds in the Super Rugby W semi final this weekend in Brisbane. The changes see Bitila Taw
It is time to end the silence on peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause
It is about time to talk about peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause and how it affects the women in this country as a Fiji Women’s Rights Movement report has highlighted that 80 percent of the women in Fiji st
Empowering women brings positive changes – First Lady
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 (
WIN Convention set to inspire women this Friday and Saturday
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 reaffirms commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment at CSW69
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 highlighted during round table discussion
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
Drua women to face Brumbies with new strategies and rotated lineup -Rawaqa
The girls are handling the pressure of the game well and they will need to improve on it when they face the Brumbies today in the round 3 of the Super W competition. This has been highlighted by the Rooster Chicken
Women shocked after sexual health rights omitted from UN Commission on the Status of Women key declaration
The omission of sexual and reproductive health rights from the key declaration of the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York has left women from various organizations in Fiji and abroad shocke
17-year old Yee and Nagasau to make Fijian Drua Women’s debut against the Brumbies
17-year-old former MGM High School U18 Women’s captain and former Suva Rugby Women's forward Carletta Yee and former Fijiana 7s captain Rusila Nagasau will make their debut for the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’
Fiji’s civil society groups discuss legal barriers hindering women in politics
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
More women in leadership roles in some industries but calls made for equal pay
Women across various industries including market vendors, fisheries and construction are progressing in terms of leadership and equality but challenges of equal pay and calls are being made for women to be more assertiv
Reds edge Drua Women 22-19 under Lautoka heat
The Queensland Reds Women gave the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s team a run for their money in the Lautoka heat beating them 22-19. The Drua made a lot of handling errors in the first half which the Reds ca