Human Rights Day 2023

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone…

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2023

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by…

The Pacific Community supports discussions on disability inclusion in the Pacific

Maternity leave provisions for women in Kosrae ensure equitable healthcare for all

Talking Points at the Welcome Ceremony for Miles Young, Director of the Human Rights and Social Development at SPC during the Pacific Regional Forum on National Human Rights Institutions

Welcome address of the Honorable Siromi Dokonivalu Turaga at the Pacific Regional Forum on National Human Rights Institutions 

Protection and fulfilment of rights for all individuals paramount, Hon. Siromi Turaga, Fiji Attorney General

Fiji’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Honourable Siromi Turaga, has re-affirmed that it is paramount to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of all individuals and that the country's new government will increase its investment in the…

Tonga submits 4th Universal Periodic Review report

Stat of the week: In 2015, Tonga had the highest right to housing score (Core Standard) among the Pacific: 97%

In 2015, Tonga had the highest right to housing score (Core Standard) among the Pacific: 97%. This right is closely linked to the right to human dignity. 10th of December is the Human Rights Day.  Historically, adequate housing was recognized as part of…

Kosrae Disability Act to improve and enable access for women and girls living with disabilities

Series of SPC stories for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) 2022,  demonstrating how science and technical support contributes to ending GBV.    An advocacy campaign by the Kosrae Special Parent Network has directly contributed to…
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