women’s rights
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Fiji pushes gender-inclusive land reforms and climate policy rooted in human rights
Fiji is steering its land and climate reforms toward deeper inclusion, with a focus on women, girls and other vulnerable communities. Officials emphasize gender-responsive planning and meaningful consultation to balance rights, culture, and resilience—hinting at a broader shift in governance and development.
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Fiji Urged to Tackle Unpaid Care and Market Harassment to Boost Women in Fisheries
Hidden barriers like unpaid care work and risky market spaces are shaping Fiji’s women’s participation in the fisheries sector. A government official highlights time poverty, safety concerns, and unequal access to gear and credit as deeper challenges—and suggests reforms must tackle these roots to secure sustainable coastal livelihoods.
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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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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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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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Pacific Ministers Push for Tailored UN Reform to Advance Gender Equality and GBV Response at CSW70
Pacific Islands Forum ministers pressed for UN reform that centers the Pacific, spotlighting gender equality, GBV, climate vulnerability, and peace and security. They urged preserving the UN’s reach in Small Island Developing States and ensuring Pacific women’s leadership is reflected in decision‑making as reforms unfold. The dialogue signals a strong, region‑led push to shape global…
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Levukana Shall Rise: Women Lead Sustainable Farming in Fiji Village as Men Share Duties and Boost Local Income
Women in Levukana Village on Vanuabalavu are stepping into the fields beside men as a local development programme overturns decades of gender norms. Levukana Shall Rise trains women in farming, land rights and finance, turning subsistence labour into income and reshaping village leadership—one harvest at a time.