gender-based violence
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UN Women warns of widening global justice gap for women as conflicts surge and civic space shrinks
When justice isn’t equal, communities bear the cost. A new analysis reveals a widening gap in women’s access to rights and essential services, driven by conflict, shifting norms, and gaps in law and implementation. It outlines a bold, multi-faceted path for reform that could reshape safety, accountability, and everyday life for women and girls.
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Fiji woman escapes decade-long abuse with help from police and social worker; advocates call for stronger survivor protections
– For years, a North woman endured coercive control and violence behind closed doors. A coordinated rescue brings critical care and a chance to rebuild. – A mother of three breaks free from a decade of abuse after a timely intervention, highlighting the hidden violence many survivors face and the path to safety. – Behind…
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Fiji commits to stronger action against technology-enabled gender-based violence at CSW70
Technology can elevate women’s voices and livelihoods, but it also opens new doors to online harms. A recent high-level discussion called for survivor-centered reform, stronger laws, and broader digital literacy to balance opportunity with protection in the online world.
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Rising family-based child abuse in Fiji prompts call for coordinated multi-agency response
Families, not strangers, are increasingly behind harm to children in Fiji. A frontline social worker outlines how monthly referrals and coordinated care—from medical treatment to long-term counselling—are aimed at protecting survivors and breaking the cycle of abuse.