Australia, Samoa partner for safer and more inclusive workplaces

First Secretary of the Australian High Commission to Samoa emphasised that learning centres and workplaces must be

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‘Enough talking, we need action’: Remengesau

PACIFIC leaders and development partners must move beyond strategic commitments and deliver practical action that improves the daily lives of Pacific people, a leading Palauan disability rights advocate has told a

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Fiji ensures national development is age inclusive

ELDERS are foundations of the present and remain important for the

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Australia commits $20 million to Tonga gender equality and inclusion

AUSTRALIA has committed $AUD20 million to support gender equality, disability inclusion and social inclusion in Tonga over the next three

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PACNEWS ONE, 20 AUGUST 2026

In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific COP process begins in Fiji with call to put communities at centre of climate action2. PACIFIC — ‘We are leaders, not victims’: Pacific youth demand climate voice3.

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FNU Opens First Literacy and Numeracy Centre in Northern Division

In encouraging the Centre to play a key role in connecting research, assessment and classroom practice, Mr Moceisuva emphasized

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Financial lifeline for island community

CLOSE to 40 per cent of Rotuma's population turned out for the island's first Financial Inclusion Maritime

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Pacific leaders told to move on financial exclusion, not just discuss it

MARSHALL Islands President Hilda Heine opened the (PIF) 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Majuro this week, urging

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PACNEWS TWO, 24 JUNE 2026

In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific must move faster on financial inclusion, Marshall Islands President Heine tells Ministers2. SOL — Solomons sirens call for climate action3. PNG — East New Britain

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Vanuatu Advances Inclusive and Resilient Energy Planning Through Gender-Responsive Capacity Needs Consultation 

Advancing inclusion in the energy sector in Vanuatu is critical because access to energy is not experienced equally by everyone. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities often face greater

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PACNEWS THREE, 12 JUNE 2026

In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather2. FIJI — Fiji Electoral Commission says it is ready for election and referendum3. PACIFIC

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PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 JUNE 2026

In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘They knew that’: False cancer claim leaves axed Flying Fijian coach reeling2. SPORTS COUNCIL — FSC probe report alleging $1m misuse likely to be released to Police3. RUGBY

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Pacific Disability Forum Marks World Day for Assistive Technology

The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) proudly joins the global community in commemorating the World Day for Assistive Technology (World AT

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Tonga strengthens community-led housing resilience approach

TONGA is strengthening its community-led housing and resilience approach, with Habitat for Humanity and its partners highlighting

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She Leads Fiji: Empowering Women forInclusive Leadership and Participation

The She Leads Training, implemented by femLINKpacific, in partnership with International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES),

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New programme KiriLEAD to strengthen civil society engagement and government systems

Tarawa, Kiribati –  With the call of a conch shell and collective unveiling of banners, the Governments of Kiribati and

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Inclusive Agriculture Value Chains: making agriculture systems work better for women

At sunrise across the Pacific’s rural landscapes, women are already at work. They prepare food, organise children for

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Taking a Subregional Approach to Gender Equality – MSG Consults Widely on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Framework

In an effort to address the prevalent impact of violence in our communities, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)

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In every line of data, she saw a life: The story of Arti Devi

ARTI Devi’s journey is defined by cultural grounding, quiet resilience and a deep commitment to using data for meaningful impact across the

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No negotiation

THE Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum focuses on ensuring the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is implemented across Commonwealth member

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Shaping the future for all citizens

THE Commonwealth is advancing practical legislative initiatives to empower women, youth, and marginalised groups for broader societal

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Dr Alpana extends family’s legacy of service

Being a doctor, whether through years of medical school or through the pursuit of knowledge, is a deeply rooted legacy in Dr Reema Alpana’s family.

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Fiji cabinet approves five-year gender equality plan

THE Fijian government has approved a five-year plan to advance gender equality and women’s

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