Shamima Ali discussed the challenges and the opportunities that exist to support change.
Merilyn Tahi, Vanuatu Women's Centre Coordinator, explains research conducted about violence against women in Vanuatu.
Eribwebwe Takirua, Police Inspector from the Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Unit, reflects on challenges in address violence against women in Kiribati.
Advocates from across the region reflect on growing efforts to involve boys and men in the prevention of violence against women.
Women from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea reflect on their experiences of running for local government elections.
Natasha Stott Despoja introduces Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development
Hear from Monica Paulus from the Women's Human Rights Defenders Network (WHRDN) in Papua New Guinea.
This video provides an overview of Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development to support gender equality approaches in the Pacific.
This video provides an overview of Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development to support gender equality approaches in the Pacific.
This song was written and performed by Pacific adolescent girls during their two-day preparatory workshop ahead of the Pacific Girl Regional Stakeholders’ Dialogue (12–16 May 2018 in Suva, Fiji).
This video was developed as part of the design consultation for the Pacific Girl program. It contains excerpts of interviews with Pacific adolescent girls about the issues that are most important to them.
Savina Nongebatu, a disability inclusion and gender equality advocate in Solomon Islands and member of the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development advisory board, reflects on journey of the program. She shares what, in her view, have been the successes, challenges and work ahead to progress gender equality in the Pacific.
This interview was conducted as part of the production for the Pacific Women Legacy Video: https://youtu.be/NIXyH2L6BHA
Sokotia Kulene, Director of the Tuvalu Gender Affairs Department (GAD), reflects on the work of GAD and the role that the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development has played in supporting such work. He shares what, in his view, have been the successes, challenges and work ahead to progress gender equality in Tuvalu.
This interview was conducted as part of the production for the Pacific Women Legacy Video: https://youtu.be/NIXyH2L6BHA
What makes an effective gender transformative approach, especially in Papua New Guinea? Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development shares learning from 10 years of programming as well as key elements of successful gender transformative change identified by partners in Papua New Guinea. This video is available both in English and Tok Pisin.
Anamalia Falemaka and Ursula Tai reflect on: what an empowered woman looks like; their role model for women’s empowerment; the barriers to empowerment they see; and their vision of empowerment The video was produced alongside ‘Working for Change’ for the Pacific Women Regional Learning Forum on Women's Economic Empowerment.
Asita Molotii started her professional life fixing transmitters and receivers. Today, she is ‘working where [her] interest lies’ as Director of the Gender Affairs Department of the Tuvalu Ministry of Health, Social Affairs and Gender.
Her hope for her country is to ensure that development reaches everyone.
Pulafagu Toiafa’s passion has guided her on a journey. She started as broadcaster, undertook studies in sociology, history and politics then worked in government. In 2004, the post of coordinator for the Tuvalu National Council of Women caught her eye. She applied and has been in the role since.
Petsyio Koau is Program Manager at the Tuvalu Family Health Association (TUFHA). She’s driven by the passion to raise awareness and empower women and youth as well as see TUFHA grow into a well-recognised organisation in Tuvalu.
She shared this video message from the inaugural Tuvalu National Women and Youth Forum, held from 9–13 December. The forum focused on many issues: ending violence against women and girls; advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights; and increasing women’s participation in leadership and ‘Falekaupule’ decision making roles.
Christina “Kiki” Stinnett, President of CWC, reflected on the first six months of operations of the Tongen Inepwineu Counseling Center (TICC) as part of the commemorations. Pacific Women, through its Support Unit, is pleased to support CWC with the production of this video message to mark the occasion.