International Women’s Day
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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 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’s Arieta Tunidau Redefines Fisheries Governance by Balancing Enforcement and Ministerial Support
Two roles, one vocation: in Fiji, Arieta Tunidau blends maritime investigations with ministerial support to turn enforcement into education and stewardship. A portrait of leadership forged from craft, calm under pressure, and a strong family foundation—she signals how women in government are reshaping a traditionally male‑dominated field.
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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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Fiji Public Servant Marks 37 Years in Civil Service, Wears a Sari Daily
In Suva, a civil servant marks 37 years of continuous service — and a daily sari that keeps culture visibly alive in government life. Her steady presence and care for pensioners show how tradition and public service can intertwine to shape a community.