Samoa Supreme Court reserves decision on application to void appointment of additional women MP
Samoa Supreme Court has reserved its decision on applications to declare void the appointments of Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau and Faagasealii Sapoa Feagiai as the...
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...
‘No PNG women’s seats in Parliament disappointing,’ NCD Governor Powes Parkop
National Capital District Governor and a member of the Papua New Guinea Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender Based Violence(GVB) Powes Parkop expressed his disappointment...
Women and girls deserve to live without violence in ‘safety, dignity and freedom’
Violence against women and girls may be the world’s “longest, deadliest pandemic,” the UN chief said on Tuesday, during an event focused on the...
Mereseini Rakuita announced as SPC’s Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women
The Pacific Community (SPC) has announced the appointment of Mereseini Rakuita as its ‘Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women’.
Rakuita will champion the organisation’s work...
‘It’s not a publicity stunt’: the push to elect female MPs to PNG’s men-only...
Rain pelts down as the monthly city markets opens its doors in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.
Market sellers worry about the...
Women, Girls must be centre of global climate fight – Pacific to CSW66
The Pacific has called for more recognition of the critical role of women and girls in climate resilience, at the opening plenary sessions of...
About 65 women to contest PNG election
About 65 women have put up their hands to contest the Papua New Guinea General election.
They announced at the third Practice Parliament for Women...
Violence against women in politics marks ‘moral and ethical failure’ – UN General Assembly...
Top UN officials on Tuesday gathered with government and civil society representatives to draw attention to the scourge of violence against women worldwide who...
Pacific Islands Forum SG Henry Puna remarks on International Women’s Day 2022
Gender equality is the single most important pathway to a sustainable Blue Pacific tomorrow. Our Forum Leaders have emphasized this over the years and...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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