gender equality
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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.
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First Fiji local elections since 2005 set for September, with push to boost women’s representation
Fiji gears up for its first local elections in 21 years, with a renewed push to widen women’s representation at the municipal level. An extensive awareness drive and upcoming registration period signal a pivotal September race where communities will shape their leaders.
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Fiji Expands Legal Aid and Rural Access to Boost Women’s Access to Justice at UN CSW70
Despite stronger protections for women, Fiji still faces barriers to justice—distance, cost, and limited legal awareness keep many from seeking redress. Officials warn of a surge in online gender-based violence and urge reforms that bring services closer to rural communities, turning legal protections into real-world results for women and girls.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Calls for Bold Multilateral Reform and Urgent Gender Equality Action at CFAMM London
Commonwealth Secretary‑General Shirley Botchwey says the current global order is failing people and calls for a bold, action‑oriented upgrade to how nations work together. She flags gender equality as a central test of transformation and urges concrete steps to unlock the Commonwealth’s shared economic potential.
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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.