History : Fiji women win gold for the first time in the Australian Deaf 7s
It’s history in the making as the Fiji Women’s Deaf 7s team has won the gold medal for the first time in the Australian Deaf Games. Fiji beat New South W
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Miller becomes first woman with Fijian heritage to graduate from the US Marine Corps
Kiara Abigail Miller has become the first woman from Fiji to pass out from the US Marine Corps. Miller left Fiji for the United States when she was only a year old.
About 15 women to benefit from the Care Catalyst Program training
About 15 women will benefit from the Care Catalyst Program training, a partnership between the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the Fiji Commer
Manikoso Women’s Club celebrates their diversity despite differences in the community
Despite the differences in the community, the Manikoso Women’s Club still celebrates their diversity as they hosted their annual break-up party at the Manikoso Vil
Women’s Rights Movement: How many more lives will gender-based violence claim?
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is asking our society today, how many more women must be murdered by their partners and spouses before we put an end to gender-bas
Air Force Safety Tech says she wanted to be different
New Zealand Air Force Safety and Service technician, Nanise Koro comes from a family that has a proud military background. Koro who is currently in the country for the
Lailanie Burnes part of the transformational sports diplomacy program offered by the US Government
Former Fijiana XVs captain and current Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Hospitality and Sponsorships Manager Lailanie Burnes is the first Fijian national to be selected for a t
Violence and abuse against women and children needs attention at all levels of society - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya says violence and abuse against women and children need attention at all levels of society, especially at
Workshops to prepare women for leadership roles – Sashi Kiran
Our aim is to mould women into leadership roles and encourage them into the Fijian political life that lead to the upcoming local municipal elections. Assistant Minist
More recognition and support needed for girls - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya is making a call to all stakeholders, advocates and champions of human rights to pledge their support till
Women leadership in rural communities is vital – Prof Prasad
Women's leadership in rural communities is vital and Government will continue to empower women through much-needed assistance such as finance and resources. Deputy Pri
Women leadership in rural communities is vital – Prof Prasad
Women's leadership in rural communities is vital and Government will continue to empower women through much-needed assistance such as finance and resources. Deputy Pri
I have to send my children for miles to catch fish for a proper meal for our family – Nacula District Rep
The district of Nacula in Yasawa has implemented their fisheries management plan to reduce the impact of coral bleaching that has resulted in the reduction of marine life
About 80% of women in Votua Village, Ba rely on the sea for survival and income
About 80 percent of women in the village of Votua in Ba rely on the sea for their daily livelihoods and income. This was highlighted by the Leader of the Gusuituba Wom
Use sports as a platform to drive policy change - Cathy Wong
Oceania Rugby Women's Director and World Rugby Council member Cathy Wong is urging the nation to use sports as a platform to drive policy changes. While speaking at th
Pacific Feminist Fund secures $3 million from Australia and NZ
Diverse women’s groups and organisations in the Pacific feminist and women’s movements will now be able to access funding through the newly established Paci
Violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300M per year - Rakuita
In Fiji, violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300 million per year. SPC's Principal Strategic Lead, Mereseini Rakuita highlighted this at
Many older women lose their home or place in society when they become widows - Kiran
For each one of us that stand here today and in this nation, we stand on the shoulders of our elders - what we are is because of the shoulders we have stood on. Assist
Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and FWCC launches National Action Plan to prevent violence against women and girls
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation in collaboration with the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre today launched the Fiji National Action Plan to prevent domes
Pacific Feminist Fund to address stagnating and declining funding for women’s empowerment in the Pacific
The Pacific Feminist Fund aims to address the stagnating and declining funding for women’s empowerment in the Pacific so that dialogues with Pacific women’s
Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive positive change
First Lady Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive for positive change. She highlighted this during the second Women Invigorating