16 Days of Activism
Ending violence against women must be a priority for our region
Statement by SPC Director General Colin Tukuitonga for Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global…
10 December is International Human Rights’ Day
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Tackling sexual harassment: what can you do?
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
If you’ve experienced sexual harassment, know that you are not alone. There are people who can help you. Below are some steps you can take to address this issue. Remember: you are entitled to…
Tackling sexual harassment is everybody’s responsibility
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Nothing justifies sexual harassment
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
"In our culture, it’s normal to flirt with women. They like it."
"She works in a job that’s usually done by men and her colleagues are all men: what does she expect?"
"This is the nature of our work: it…
“Consent is the key word. Silence does not signify consent.”
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
"Some men think they can get away with this kind of behaviour"
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 36-year-old mother of three and I sell fruit, vegetables and root crops at the big market in town. My youngest, a boy, is four years old and sometimes I take him to the market with me if my sister-in-law is busy…
"We are expected to accept this behaviour as normal"
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 24-year-old transgender woman. I work as a waitress at a big hotel. Sometimes I work in the restaurant area and other times in the bar, serving guests with food and drinks. The work is fun – I get to meet people…
Touching me without my consent is sexual harassment
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 32-year-old blind woman. I’ve been blind since birth. Ever since I was young I’ve wanted to have a normal job and go to work every day like everyone else I know.
Until we start speaking up, things are not going to improve…
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 46-year-old professional Pacific Island woman working for a large development organisation. My work requires frequent travel to Pacific Island countries for meetings and conferences.