FWRM calls for longer paid nursing breaks and workplace breastfeeding facilities
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for a review of the time allocated to nursing mothers under the Employment Relations Act, noting that 10 minutes is ins
Tag: Women Empowerment
Arts Reception harnesses creativity to end violence against women and girls
Art, music and cultural expression were positioned as powerful tools for social change at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Suva, as an Arts Reception a
Dr Alpana balances motherhood and academia to earn doctorate
Balancing motherhood, sacrifice, and years of hard work, Dr Reema Alpana has achieved a major milestone for herself and her family, graduating with a PhD in Education fro
Lautoka students awarded Westpac education grants for empowering young girls
Several students from Lautoka were recognised as recipients of the 2025 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant, with support from teachers and families described as inst
National Women in Agriculture Symposium 2026 to be held from 8th–11th March in Suva
The official launch for the National Women in Agriculture Symposium 2026 will be held in Suva from 8th to 11th March, with the initiative described as a major step toward
Supporting women fishers strengthens families and future generations
Over 50 percent of coastal fisheries users and more than 90 percent of freshwater resource users are women, highlighting the critical role women fishers play in food secu
Women make over 60% of online abuse reports - Kiran
Women make over 60% of all online abuse reports received in Fiji. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during th
14 women entrepreneurs redefining sustainable business through Supplier Development Programme
14 women entrepreneurs from across Fiji have redefined what sustainable business looks like through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). They say this is an initi
FoundHer Program launched to empower Fijian women in tech and investment
Women in the tech industry now have an opportunity to get direct access to funding, training, visibility, and long-term influence in both the startup and investment space
Semo women empowered after revival of their resources centre
Good news for the women of Semo as their Women’s Resource Centre was revived where they can sell their food or craft from this road side facility. Minister for
Kiran urges more women to step into politics as Pacific ranks lowest in world for female representation
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling for more women to join politics, highlighting that women make up only 6 percent of all parliam
Better Than This campaign launched to boost women’s representation in politics
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political represe
Cabinet approves National Plan to boost women’s economic empowerment
As women play a vital role in our homes and country, the Cabinet has approved Fiji Women’s Economic Empowerment Action Plan 2025–2030. The Fiji Womenâ
Harassment is not part of the job description for women journalists - Tuiketei
Gone are the days when women journalists were told to simply grow a thick skin because harassment is not part of the job description, and the shame and stigma surrounding
Abuse and cyberbullying of women journalists is unacceptable - Kiran
It is unacceptable that women journalists are increasingly targeted for doing their jobs—with attempts to silence them through intimidation, abuse and digital disi
230 women showcase crafts at Central Division Women’s Expo
230 women artisans from Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, Suva, Nasinu, Lami, Serua, Namosi, and Beqa are displaying their crafts at the Central Division Women’s Expo, cur
Minister for Women reminds people to confront social issues
As hundreds of devotees gathered at the Wairuku Gangamma Temple in Rakiraki for the Annual Fire Walking ceremony, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sash
Women remain underrepresented despite international commitments - PS Defence
Women remain underrepresented despite international announcements and commitments. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Defence Mason Smith while l
Early years of a child’s life are foundational - Kiran
The early years of a child's life are crucial, shaping their health, education, and future potential, and the government is committed to Early Childhood Development as a
Northern Division celebrates local talent at Women’s Expo
The Women’s Expo that was held in Labasa this week gave the opportunity for a lot of people in the Northern Division to witness and enjoy beautifully handcrafted c
Women’s entrepreneurship rate remains low in Fiji – Jaduram
Despite efforts to promote economic inclusion, women’s participation in the workforce in Fiji remains low, and the rate of women’s entrepreneurship is even