Returned women workers celebrated on International Women’s Day
Women who leave the comfort of their homes to support their families were recognised and celebrated today as leaders at the heart of communities during an International W
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Raghwan encourages more women to enter construction industry
From breaking barriers to building bridges, women in construction are redefining what leadership looks like on site. For 55 year-old Malini Raghwan, working as a construc
Young girls inspired to explore science and technology to shape Fiji’s future
High school students from Suva were inspired and empowered at the University of the South Pacific’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 event encouraging young wo
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
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
SCC engages Wailea Women’s Group to clean Wailea Creek and main drain
After concerns were raised by a Wailea Settlement community leader about the flooding situation in their area, the Suva City Council says they have engaged the Wailea Wom
Climate Talk Fiji report exposes hidden costs of displacement
A new report and documentary were launched yesterday showing how climate change is forcing Fijian communities to relocate, causing damage to homes and the loss of culture
One in 6 women were sexually abused as a child before the age of 15 – Kiran
Alarming statistics have been revealed by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran, as one in six women who were reportedly sexually abused as c
PM says violence against women is a national crisis that diminishes all of us
The Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against All Women and Girls (NAP) is an action plan to stop the violence before it starts. Prime Minister, Sitiveni R
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
National plan sets new vision for women’s inclusion in economy
Fiji has launched its first-ever Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (2025–2030), which aims to increase women’s participation in the w
Local women showcase their best work at SPBD Market Day
As 50 women showcased their best work at the South Pacific Business Development Market Day at the Vodafone Arena today, one of the entrepreneurs, Milika Baikeirewa says h
Nine lives lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide
Nine lives have been lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran, during
Rural women’s forums to strengthen grassroots participation - Kiran
The Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection is working on developing a rural women’s forum to empower rural women by giving them a platform to voice the
Plan aims to lift women’s workforce participation to 60% by 2030
An effort is being made to raise women’s participation in the economy by raising labour force participation from 32 percent to 60 percent by 2030 where the Womenâ