Stat of the week: In Kiribati, 1 in 4 ever-partnered women (15-49) was subjected to violence by a current or former intimate partner
In Kiribati, 1 in 4 ever-partnered women (15-49) was subjected to violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months (2018).
Challenging the Patriarchy: it’s not only a “women’s” issue
Civil society’s important role in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women reporting process in Kiribati
Participants who took part in the CEDAW consultation in Kiribati. Credit: KWCSC
Embedding a gender lens to empower women across the Pacific
The month of March is globally utilised to raise awareness on issues affecting women’s universal rights. As this month comes to an end, let us reflect on the journey women across the world have taken or are taking to achieve equal rights in our…
Phoebe’s passion for the empowerment of women and girls drives her work within the gender-space
Small islands, Smart tech: Empowering women and girls in the digital age
International Women’s Day: Working together across all SPC programmes to improve gender equality
Photo: This International Women’s Day directors from several SPC divisions joined a Panel Discussion, as part of the ‘One-SPC Event for International Women’s Day’. Credit: SPC
On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements of women but we…
A changing Pacific landscape this International Women’s Day, by Miles Young, Director of the Pacific Community's (SPC) Human Rights and Social Development Division
Photo: Counsellors and caseworkers from women’s crisis centre in the Pacific travel to ensure access to their services. Pictured are counsellors from Chuuk Women’s Centre.
Micronesian Leaders make gender equality a priority
The Micronesian region will be the first in the Pacific to develop a regional gender equality framework after the endorsement by Leaders at the 25th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) in Pohnpei.
The recommendation was first proposed by the MIF Gender…
A mother’s dedication to education drives Uate to improve equality for women and young people
Hardships caused by inequality experienced by young people and by women motivate Uate Tamanikaiyaroi to ensure equal opportunities for all Pacific people.
Uate continues explaining how his late mother carried the brunt of gender inequality from childhood…