I'm among the women who have been trolled on social media - Qereqeretabua
The Deputy Speaker and Assistant Minister for Housing, Lenora Qereqeretabua says she is among other women who get trolled on social media. Qereqeretabua shared her exp
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People from all walks of life take part in Reclaim The Night March
Chants of safe homes, streets, taxis, nightclubs, supermarkets, ending violence and rape against women and children echoed in Suva tonight as hundreds took part in the Re
Reclaim The Night March starts after high drama
There was high drama at the Suva Flea Market before the start of the Reclaim The Night March. The march was supposed to start at 6.30pm however Police at the scene tol
International Women’s Day is all about recognising women’s importance in society - Lata
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 Move
Rugby has allowed me to help out my family - Fijiana Drua Manager
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. Whi
Gender equality is the best chance we have in meeting the most pressing challenges of our time - Tabuya
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 ge
2nd Women Nation Convention will not reduce registration fee
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 Conventio
2nd Women Nation convention to be held on the 24th and 25th of next month
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 Invigora
Empowered women entrepreneurs can break the cycle of poverty – Tabuya
Empowered women entrepreneurs can break the cycle of poverty and create an enabling environment for inclusive economic growth. This has been highlighted by the Ministe
Tabuya congratulates Imrana Jalal for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honor
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
What more is needed to truly eliminate violence against all women and girls - Akbar
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 wome
Jalal takes on Senior Role at the Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank has announced the appointment of Fijian national, Imrana Jalal, to the post of Special Project Facilitator, a Director-General level post withi
34% of the labour force in Fiji are women - PS Women
It was revealed today that even though more women are graduating from universities than men, women make up only 34 percent of the labour force. While revealing this du
Women living in the interior villages unaware of their rights and domestic violence laws - Nakolinivalu
Women in some interior villages of Fiji are unaware of their rights, domestic violence policies and actions that are taken regarding domestic violence issues. This has
Telecom Fiji sponsors Woman in ICT Category at the 2022 Women in Business Awards
Telecom Fiji has partnered with Women in Business Awards 2022 as a sponsor of the new Woman in Information and Communications Technology Award category in what will be th
Women In Business Awards launched
Women In Business Board Chair Nur Bano Ali says the awards program is in collaboration with a range of incredible partners, industry leaders and the Women In Business com
My Guide to Voting booklet to provide information on voting and political participation of young women
In an effort to encourage young women to vote in the upcoming general elections, the Fiji Young Women's Forum has launched a “My Guide to Voting†booklet.
60 women in Keiyasi Village complete 1-week training on ending violence against women, girls and children
Women in Keiyasi Village in Nadroga will now have the tools to end all forms of violence against women, girls and children in their village after completing a one week tr
When women earn, they do not benefit alone – Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar says when women earn, they do not benefit alone as their families and communities benefit as well. Akba
Kumar says 69% of teachers are women but only 27% of them hold leadership positions
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says 69% of the teachers in secondary and primary schools are women however only 27% of them hold leadership positions as heads of sc