We Rise Coalition: Power, Solidarity, and the Fight for Feminist Justice in the Pacific
Across the Pacific and the world, gender inequality is not incidental, it is structural. Inequality is reflected in who holds
Empowerment
Sharing is key
A GROWING call for shared leadership between men and women is emerging across the Pacific, as women leaders push for stronger representation in decision-making and governance. One Pacific leader advocating for this
Flip the script
FOR decades, in Maumi Village in Tailevu, about an hour's drive from Fiji's capital,
Time to thrive
WHEN Hilda C. Heine was elected President of the Marshall Islands in 2016, she did more than make history – she challenged longstanding barriers facing women in Pacific politics. As the first woman to lead an
Breaking barriers: Fiji’s women in construction launch national platform
“YOU are not only breaking barriers but building the foundations of a more inclusive and resilient
Shaping the future for all citizens
THE Commonwealth is advancing practical legislative initiatives to empower women, youth, and marginalised groups for broader societal
SAFE Pacific: Strengthening Biosecurity, Markets, and Community Livelihoods
Implemented in 15 Pacific countries, the ‘Safe Agriculture Trade Facilitation through Economic integration in the Pacific’
Fiji cabinet approves five-year gender equality plan
THE Fijian government has approved a five-year plan to advance gender equality and women’s
Equal opportunities for future rugby stars
INVESTING in sports infrastructure and youth programs is seen as key to Fiji’s social and economic future, with clear inclusion
POWER Systems: How Pacific Women-Led Early Warning Systems is Transforming Humanitarian Response
“As Pacific women, we have the knowledge and the foresight to address the intersecting challenges of climate change, disasters and health
Kiribati women map story of resilience
Kiribati, an ocean nation of fewer than 120,000 people, stands on the frontlines of the harshest impacts of climate realities.
Miss Fiji returns: Focus on online safety
THE Miss Fiji Pageant returns this year after an eight-year hiatus, bringing renewed focus on empowerment, cultural pride, and the evolving challenges young women face in a digital
‘Breaking Ground’ premieres, celebrating women’s rise in rugby
“THIS documentary is not just a film, it is a movement,” Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran said at the premiere of Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Fiji at Damodar Cinemas
Pacific Mana: Dr Johansson-Fua leads research to strengthen regional education
Pioneering a new path in academia, Dr Seu'ula Johansson-Fua is set to undertake revolutionary research aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and sustainability across the
Fiji launches toll-free line and Miss Fiji Song to promote online safety
FIJI has launched a new toll-free helpline—1548—and the Miss Fiji Pageant Online Safety Song, as part of a nationwide movement to combat cyberbullying, online scams, and digital
Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa
Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,
Ocean defender calls for scaling up Pacific stewardship
AT the close of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva, the screening of Oceans with David Attenborough sparked a vital conversation on the urgent need to protect our
Menopause is not a Choice for Women – Break the Silence and Let’s Talk About It!
What do we want? Break the Silence and Stigma on Menopause! When do we want it? Now!
SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji
The sun dips low over Fiji’s western coast as a fisherman hauls his catch ashore. Hours at sea under the scorching sun have yielded bundles of fish, but when he sells them at the market, much of the profit slips away
You cannot pour from an ‘Empty Cup’
THE Pacific is uniting voices for social change at the Pacific Social Work Symposium in Fiji, where social work professionals, advocates, and community leaders come together to discuss social justice and
Fisheries expert breaks silence on gender barriers
A FIJIAN fisheries expert has revealed how women face systemic discrimination in the maritime industry, confronting traditional expectations that silence female voices and limit their professional opportunities.
Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes
THE Solomon Islands has abolished all taxes on menstrual products, becoming the first Pacific nation to combat period
Empowering Pacific Women in Energy Sector
A powerful dialogue on gender equality in the energy sector unfolded at the recent Talanoa 'Employ Women, Empower the Pacific', hosted by the Pacific Power Association and the World Bank’s Pacific Women in Power