Did you know? Land is fundamental to the identity and way of life of indigenous Pacific islanders
Land is fundamental to the identity and way of life of indigenous Pacific islanders. For many indigenous peoples, land relates to all aspects of existence – culturally, spirituality, language, law, family and identity.
Bolstering Food Security in Marshall Islands
Forty schoolteachers and principals in the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) completed a five-day workshop last month equipping schools to play a key role in strengthening the food security efforts in the country.
The participants of this workshop…
Did you know? Similar to other parts of the Pacific, Kanak cultural communities live in tribes that are governed by a Chiefly system
Did you know? Samoan culture is rich with traditions and is guided by the principle of Fa’a Samoa or “The Samoan Way”
Samoan culture is rich with traditions and is guided by the principle of Fa’a Samoa or “The Samoan Way”. Three main pillars of Fa’a Samoa are chiefs (matai), family or community (aiga), and the church. Music, dance, tattooing and storytelling are also…
International Youth Day: Critical role youth play in strengthening Pacific's food systems
Today we celebrate International Youth Day, the theme this year is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”. Pacific youth play a critical role in food systems at all levels – from production through to their role as…
Did you know? The Pacific ocean unites, connects & sustains us
The Pacific ocean unites, connects & sustains us. The sea & her bounty nurtures our people & for generations, we have observed & respected its mana, sharing what we have learned from our ancestors with our children. The Pacific Ocean is…
Did you know? Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
International Youth Day 2021
Theme: “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”
Vanuatu prepares to establish a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)
The Government of Vanuatu and non-government stakeholders recently undertook a scoping study on establishing a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) in the country.
The scoping mission was carried out from 31 May – 4 June 2021 on Tafea Province, 19 –…
Human Rights in the Pacific – Milestones, Challenges and the Way Forward
There have been notable human rights developments in the Pacific during the past four years since the joint United Nations Human Rights-Pacific Community (SPC) report on the human rights situation in the region was last published: Achievements have…