International Women’s Day - Rural women are defining Pacific Resilience
Photo: Women in agriculture in Solomon Islands. These women are engaged in organic agriculture at Baniata Community on Rendova Island in the Western Province.
“Despite the myriad challenges they face, rural women are helping define Pacific resilience…
International Day of Women in Science
Pacific Community (SPC) staff profile (CePaCT): Logotonu Waqainabete, Curator – CePACT
16 Days of Activism 2016
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaign runs every year from 25 November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – until 10 December – Human Rights Day.
It is a global campaign to raise awareness about…
Women community leaders receive training on human rights and leadership
The Pacific Community Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation have completed training 90 community women leaders from Fiji’s Central, Northern, Western and recently the Eastern…
Boost for women in Pacific maritime sector
The Pacific Women in Maritime Association (PacWiMA) has been revived and will advocate for the empowerment and integration of Pacific women in the maritime sector.
Communicating our Development Priorities: Women's stories of Sustainable Development
“Our stories need to be told. Policy makers need to be aware of how activities impacting on the environment are affecting our livelihoods. They need to take a holistic view at society to see how policies are actually impacting every single member of…
Tribute to valued SPC colleague Losana McGowan
The staff of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of a valued Fijian colleague and friend, Ms Losana McGowan.
Shared imperative to act on gender equality in the Pacific
As the world marks International Women’s Day on 8 March, it is an opportunity for us to reflect on the status of women in the Pacific region.
Message from the Director-General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Dr Colin Tukuitonga: