Iroga to lead Pacific article 19 watchdog- PFF Statement for World Press Freedom Day...
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) is pleased to announce its new Chair, Robert Iroga of the...
Free press essential to democracy says Pacific media watchdog
The Pacific Freedom Forum says World Press Freedom Day is a significant milestone for Pacific region media.
03 May is World Press Freedom Day, a...
Pacific must hear our voices, but we must listen to theirs
Opinion by Jemima Garrett
For many who watched as China expanded its influence in the Pacific, the Labor announcement of an $8 million (US$5.7 million)...
Interim President Benny Wenda statement on West Papua: Indonesia must allow UN visit before...
I want to thank all the Pacific Elders for their recent statement supporting a visit to West Papua by the UN High Commissioner for...
Human rights concerns in West Papua: Pacific Elders’ Voice statement
The Pacific Elders’ Voice is deeply concerned about reports of human rights abuse in West Papua.
According to reports from reliable sources, the human rights...
Fiji votes against Russia, Helen Clark in disbelief 58 countries abstained including Vanuatu
Fiji has voted alongside 93 other countries to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The resolution to strip Russia of its seat...
Vanuatu upset by Indonesia’s US$100,000 donation to MSG
The Vanuatu Government through the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marc Ati, has expressed utter dismay at the announcement by the Director General of the...
Fiji’s long trek to democracy and the quiet heroism of Fiji’s journalists
By Graeme Dobell
Fiji will soon vote on Frank Bainimarama, the military supremo who slowly morphed into an elected leader.
The man who has driven and...
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting...
Tuvalu Foreign Minister urges countries to take greater responsibility for climate change to save...
Countries should cut down on their greenhouse gas emission and take greater responsibility for problems created by climate change to save island nations like...
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Vanuatu raises West Papua rights, Kanaky decolonisation, Matthew and Hunter dispute at UN
Vanuatu has raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in West Papua, called for the decolonisation of Kanaky New Caledonia and urged France to...
Pacific newsrooms urged to keep AI dependency in check
By Pita Ligaiula
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Public institutions must put merit ahead of connections: Dr Aqorau
Public institutions in Solomon Islands must put merit, fairness and accountability ahead of personal connections if they are to earn public trust, Solomon Islands...