Pacific Women in Health 2024: Meet Catherine from Samoa Ministry of Health
Pacific women are breaking barriers by taking up more roles in science and technology, a field that men predominately occupy. Meet Catherine Fiu the Principle Biomedical Engineer for the Samoa Ministry of Health as she shares her…
Stat of the week: 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa
Did you know? 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa, up from 8% in 2022.
15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 8th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women
Every three years, leaders, representatives from civil society organisations, and development partners from the Pacific region gather to assess advancements in gender equality. Known as the Triennial Conference of Pacific Women, this gathering marks a…
Stat of the week: On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific
Did you know? On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific.
The Pacific's women are renowned for their resilience, wisdom, and grace. They embody the vibrant diversity and rich cultural heritage of…
What works to empower adolescent girls? Pacific Girl partners to share emerging good practice
More than 50 adolescent girls and young women and Pacific development practitioners this week will be validating promising practice and lessons learned through the Pacific’s only regional programme focused on adolescent girls – Pacific Girl.
The Pacific…
SPC partnerships with Women Entrepreneurs in Fisheries
Katarina Baleisuva is a full-time farmer and the owner of Kaybee Farm, in Fiji. Since 2011 she has been running a self-funded successful integrated farm which includes tilapia fish farming. Through these earnings, she has successfully educated her…
Stat of the week: Females (15+) spent 16% of their time (24 hour day) on unpaid domestic chores and care work in 2015 in Fiji
Females (15+) spent 16% of their time (24-hour day) on unpaid domestic chores and care work in 2015 in Fiji. It was 6% for males.
These gender inequalities remain in many countries in the world.
The 20th of December will be Human Solidarity Day, we could…
Stat of the week: In Tonga, 19% of women (15-49) have suffered physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime (2019)
In Tonga, 19% of women (15-49) have suffered physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime (2019). This is one of the lowest reported rates in the Pacific.
25th of November is the International Day for the Elimination of…
The importance of indigenous freshwater foods for rural women in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands
Pacific Islanders are among the biggest consumers of aquatic foods – both animals and plants – in the world (Bell et al. 2009). On average, a Solomon Islander consumes 73 kg of aquatic food per year, and after roots and tubers, it is the most frequently…
My Guide to Voting Launch: Fiji Young Women’s Forum
My Guide to Voting (MG2V), a youth friendly booklet aimed at empowering diverse young women to think critically about their right to vote and their role in Fiji’s democratic process, was launched by the Fiji Young Women’s Forum (FYWF) in Suva this week…