Supporting a more integrated approach to disaster management in the Pacific
Child rights in the Pacific: UN body concludes historic session in Samoa
In an historic extraordinary outreach session, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child met government officials, UN agencies, civil society and children to discuss the situation of children’s rights in the Pacific.
“For many years, we spoke and…
The Future Pacific Island Children Want
This story originally appeared on the Inter Press Service website, it has been republished here with permission.
An investment in children’s rights will pay dividends to Pacific communities for generations to come
Pacific Community donors see the 84th Extraordinary Outreach Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child as a smart investment for the region’s future
Remarks by SPC DDG, Dr A. Aumua at 84th Extraordinary Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child
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STATEMENT BY DR. AUMUA
DELIVERED AT OPENING CEREMONY OF THE
84th EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD
APIA, SAMOA
2 MARCH 2020
Minister of Fisheries congratulates Muanaira Women’s Group for oyster farming success
Today, the Fiji Minister of Fisheries Mr Semi Koroilavesau visited oyster fishers of the Muanaira Women’s Group in Rewa to acknowledge their commitment to successfully trialling a new way of growing oysters by farming. The group is leading an…
No cyclone will chase us away: PW Podcast S02-10
Niue suffered significant damage during cyclone Heta in January 2004, sustaining winds greater than 240km/h, classifying it as a category 4-5 cyclone. The Niue Hospital and dwellings near the shore were damaged as huge waves crossed the cliff line and…
European Union provides 3 million euro to strengthen health security in the Pacific
The European Union (EU) has provided EUR 3 million (FJD 7.2 million) to the Pacific Community (SPC) to strengthen health security in the Pacific.
The Public Health Surveillance Network Services to Strengthen Health Security in the Pacific …
New Zealand extends funding partnership with Pacific Community
New Zealand’s strong commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific was highlighted during a small ceremony this week, which marked the official extension of its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC).
Better data will lead to better decisions for our blue continent
Understanding how our planet is changing over time and what impact this has on our people, communities and countries is paramount for making informed decisions. This includes understanding critical issues such as how our coastlines are…