gender equality
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Qoibau kava ban tests Fiji’s unity as MEN calls for family-first solutions
From a village ban on women drinking kava to a national debate, a new approach centers on family, leadership, and everyday life. The idea of a “family lens” reframes the issue with practical steps—like shared kava hours and stronger home leadership—potentially even a Ministry of Family. As culture, law, and community collide, the piece explores…
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World Water Day 2026: Fiji pledges two more water tanks for Korovuli Village to boost rural water security
World Water Day unfolds with a new lifeline for Korovuli Village: community water tanks that promise safer water and more time for schooling and livelihoods. Backed by FRIEND and government support, the initiative spotlights a broader push to close the rural-urban water gap as additional upgrades and groundwater plans take shape.
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Fiji SPX Launches First Directory of Women Directors on Listed Company Boards
Fiji’s stock market unveils a first-of-its-kind directory highlighting women directors across listed companies. The publication gathers leadership profiles into a practical resource aimed at strengthening governance and expanding opportunities in boardrooms.
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Maria Tawake named TEWSG president, highlighting Fiji’s rising grassroots women’s leadership
On Taveuni, a women-led group is turning personal hardship into public leadership. Maria Tawake’s rise to TEWSG president captures a broader wave: spaces of healing and solidarity that empower local women to lead with courage and purpose.
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NZ MFAT-Funded Women’s Fund Fiji Expands Incomes and Skills of Rural Women in Fiji’s Northern Division
Fresh field insights from Fiji’s Northern Division reveal how targeted overseas funding is helping women-led enterprises grow, build skills, and boost household resilience in remote communities. From beekeeping to handicrafts, these programs are generating income despite rugged terrain and weather challenges—and empowering women leaders for the road ahead.
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Fiji aviation sector unites on International Women’s Day to boost women’s careers and leadership pathways
International Women’s Day sparked a rare cross‑company show of solidarity in Fiji’s aviation sector as about 70 women push for clearer career pathways and practical steps toward gender balance. The day blended discussion, mentoring and a symbolic walk to turn dialogue into tangible change for roles from pilots to senior leaders.
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Fiji police officer under internal probe for backing Qoibau code that bans women from kava in Labasa
A senior police officer faces an internal probe over backing a controversial Qoibau district code in Labasa, including a gender-specific ban on women consuming kava. The move has reignited debates over tradition, policing and gender equality as investigations continue.
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Fiji appoints its first Command Gender Advisor as women rise in security forces
Women in Fiji’s security forces are being hailed as agents of change, with new leadership roles and gender-inclusive reforms expanding their presence across the army, police, and corrections. This glimpse tracks milestones, challenges, and what these shifts could mean for Fiji’s future.
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Fiji Parliament Panel Urges Digital Upgrade and Clearer Metrics for iTaukei Affairs
A parliamentary review flags notable progress in Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs Ministry, alongside persistent gaps in reporting, customary-title resolution, and rural development planning. It calls for financial flexibility and digital upgrades to turn policy goals into lasting community impact.
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Pacific Islands Forum Pushes Concrete Gender Equality Action at CSW70 as Solomon Islands Tests Gender-Responsive Budgeting
A regional push to turn gender equality pledges into real-world action is gaining momentum across Pacific nations—from budget reforms to survivor-centered services and climate-aware protections for women and communities.