Qoibau
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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 launches inquiry into lawa ni Qoibau over ban on women drinking yaqona
An inquiry into a village rule that bans women from drinking yaqona is raising questions about tradition, rights, and how such codes are formed. The government says it will review the process and consultations behind the lawa ni Qoibau, as debates over fairness and gender implications continue. With officials visiting Qoibau, all eyes are on…
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Qoibau vanua in Fiji formalizes written laws banning women from drinking grog in villages and tightening conduct rules across the district
Qoibau’s leaders unveil a new written code of traditional laws aimed at strengthening discipline and safeguarding community resources, signaling a shift in village governance and sparking lively local debate.