Teo links peace to safety, dignity of all
PEACE is when women and men, boys and girls, walk through life in safety, with dignity, and enjoy equal
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No half-measures in oceans bid
LAST month, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) brought together more than 12,000 delegates from 175 countries in Nice,
Warning on gender laws
PSGDN urges Vanuatu to stop efforts to amend the constitution to recognize only male and female at
Bougainville seeks air service
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to resume operations in Bougainville with USD 238,000 funding to re-establish
Sparking Tok Stori: Pacific Women Weaving Knowledge and Learning
Discover Naomi Woyengu's powerful poem celebrating Pacific Women's resilience and leadership at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk
Death threats for Kanaky politicians
Kanaky (New Caledonian) politicians who signed a deal with France on July 12 will receive police protection due to threats, mainly
Solomons win OFC Women’s Nations Cup
The Solomon Islands women's national team secured their first OFC Women's Nations Cup title with a 3-2 victory over favored Papua New Guinea in Suva on
Wins and worries
In Nice, France, 170 countries endorsed the "Our Ocean, Our Future" declaration along with the Nice Action
Pacific hope rises as ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change nears
Discover the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change, releasing on July 23rd after six years of advocacy – a historic milestone for Pacific and global climate
A decade of Pacific feminist bold advocacy and new horizons, in an ecocidal time
Founded in 2013, the Pacific Feminist SRHR Coalition has been a key force in regional feminist organizing, advocacy, and movement
World Bank boosts Solomon Islands market access
The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation project is boosting agriculture through strategic partnerships and
Feedback Essential for Improving Science for AgriFisheries
Many countries still have a gap between their Meteorological and Hydrological Services and the sectors they serve with climate
Embracing diversity: Pacific pride, culture and inclusivity
Pride Month, for Professor Jioji Ravulo, is more than a celebration – it’s a call to build “inclusive societies that celebrate diversity in all its forms. “It’s about visibility and ensuring that people who
No need for concern: Vanuatu clarifies two-gender law
As Pacific countries grapple with the increasing visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, Vanuatu has proposed a two-gender law. But Vanuatu’s Attorney General (AG), Arnold Kiel Loughman, has
A matter of pride: Ellia runs for the truth
For someone who once doubted whether they belonged on a rugby pitch, Ellia Green has become one of the most fearless voices for inclusion, representation and authenticity. Famously known for winning gold with
Climate Hypocrisy: Australia expands Woodside gas production
The Labor government in Australia has announced a massive extension of gas production off the coast of Western Australia (WA), in one of its first major decisions since returning to office in May’s national elections.
We’re open for tourism: Vanuatu, New Caledonia ready for visitors
The tourism industries of Vanuatu and New Caledonia want travelers to know they are open and welcoming visitors again after being hit by a devastating earthquake and political unrest
Coalition looms: Partnership key to next government
A coalition might be the option for Samoa’s leaders at the end of the August polls. Three parties seem certain to command the majority of votes – HRPP, FAST, and SUP. If winning comes down to forming a coalition,
Race against time: Budget loss forces snap poll
Samoa will head to the polls on August 29, and the Office of the Electoral Commissioner (OEC) must race against time to deliver a credible, inclusive election. The Polynesian nation is at an interesting point, with the