Government initiatives to be supported for women and children in Vanuatu
The Direct Grant Support to Vanuatu writeshop has assisted four departments from the Government of Vanuatu to write more effective proposals to access gender equality grants, hosted by the Pacific Women Lead (PWL) at the Pacific Community (SPC)…
Establishing relationships and breaking ground for Pacific Women Lead at the Pacific Community’s Direct Support to Vanuatu
By Vilimaina Naqelevuki – PWL at SPC
“We greatly value partnerships, especially our partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) and we look forward to strengthening this further as we’re looking to implement a number of activities and one…
Granting a voice to diverse SOGIESC communities: Tonga Leitis Association leads law reform efforts for inclusive justice
By Josephine Kalsuak and Kalpana Prasad
In a world where stigma and discrimination persist, supporting individuals with diverse sexual orientations remains far from the norm. However, breaking the barriers of prejudice, the Pacific Community's (…
Mereseini Rakuita
Mereseini Rakuita is a visionary champion of gender equality and women’s rights in Fiji and the Asia-Pacific region. As SPC’s Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women and Girls she is driving gender equality and empowerment of girls across the Pacific…
New project launched to empower youth not engaged in education, employment or training in Tonga
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Youth Development Division in the Kingdom of Tonga and the Pacific Community (SPC) launched a new three-year pilot project today to give 40 young people a second chance at education and training in Tonga.
Embrace Pacific diversity, promote intercultural dialogue
In 2002, May 21 was declared as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).