FWCC condemns corporal punishment and calls for stronger protection of children
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre strongly condemns any form of corporal punishment in schools and reiterates that violence against children can never be justified un
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16-year-old boy tied up, threatened with a cane knife and forced to inhale marijuana is a serious act of violence - Kiran
The alleged bullying and abuse of a 16-year-old boy captured in a video circulating on social media has sparked national concern, with authorities describing the incident
Online abuse rises as many women remain unaware of support
Despite receiving weekly complaints from women affected by online abuse, many women in communities across Fiji continue to suffer in silence, unaware of the support avail
Bogidrau says domestic violence respects no border, it's not a private matter
Survivor of gender-based violence, Cavu Bogidrau, shared her experience of a painful marriage cycle, describing how domestic violence rarely begins with a punch but often
Service Delivery Protocol will ensure gender based violence survivors receive support - Kiran
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has stressed that the review and validation of the Service Delivery Protocol ensures no gender based viole
Digital violence demands urgent national attention - NFP
Digital violence, which includes harassment, stalking, exploitation and intimidation, is real, harmful and demands urgent national attention. The National Federation P
Gender inequality still an issue in the digital world - TAF
Gender equality is not just a social goal, it is a strategic imperative. When we empower women and girls with digital access and skills, we drive innovation, resilience,
Economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300m
The economic cost of violence against women and girls in Fiji is estimated at over $300 million per year, roughly 7% of our annual GDP. The Fiji Women's Rights Movemen
It is heartbreaking to lose our own to domestic violence – PSC Chairman
Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada has strongly condemned the tragic death of Sainimere Tuinasakea, a dedicated civil servant from the Department of
90% of women don’t report domestic violence – Shamima Ali
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali has revealed that 90 percent of women don’t report the domestic violence they endure at the hands of thei
Five out of six children in Fiji experience violence – Ministry of Children
Shocking statistics reveal that five out of six children in Fiji experience violence, while the Fiji Police Force has recorded an average of five child sexual abuse cases
Our patriarchal tradition and culture are contributing factors to domestic violence – Rev. Tugi
General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, Reverend Simione Tugi believes that our patriarchal tradition and culture are contributing factors to domestic violence
Seruiratu calls for urgent action against student violence
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on students in Nabua, Suva, earlier this week. In a statement, Seruiratu says
GCC Chair calls for collective action to address rising gender-based violence in Fiji
The growing number of rape cases in Fiji is raising alarm and the Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC), Ratu Viliame Seruvakula is calling for a collective effor
Violence linked to 15.25% of STIs in females, 14.18% in males – UN Report
Violence against children contributes to a wide range of health issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, mental disorders and sexually transmitted infections and costs Fiji
Violence against children costs Fiji $459.8M annually – UN report
Addressing the issue of violence against children is not only a collective responsibility that requires everyone to work together for the betterment of children, but it a
Tabuya urges stronger action to combat gender-based violence and women empowerment in the Pacific
Gender-based violence remains a critical concern and there is an need for stronger legislation, digital safety measures, and survivor-centred services to combat these cha
Govt spends $300 million every year on gender-based violence
The Fiji government spends $300 million every year on gender-based violence to help women who go through all sorts of challenges in their lifetime. This was highlighte
Tabuya and Opposition MPs clash in parliament on whether enough is being done to combat gender based violence
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says gender based violence is not just the Ministry’s responsibility to deal with as it is a whol
60 percent of women suffer from some form of violence in Fiji
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tubuya says she honours the memory of those they have lost and pays tribute to the survivors who have displayed
We need to raise our voices against darkness of gender based violence - PM
We need to raise our voices against the darkness of gender-based violence and declare our commitment to ending violence against women and girls in Fiji. Prime Minister