Media Coverage
FWCC and Police data survey shows rise in violence against women during holiday period
December 21, 2018
While the festive season is often associated with family, food and festivities, for many women living in abusive relationships, it is the worst time of the year. This comes from the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre which says that data from the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and Fiji Police Force show
FWCC convenes flagship Pacific meeting on ending violence against women
December 10, 2018
MORE than 60 participants from 11 Pacific countries are gathered at the Warwick Resort in Sigatoka for the 8th Meeting of the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW). This is the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre’s (FWCC) regional flagship meeting of those working to eliminate violence against women (EVAW)
Lack of organic food consumption
December 8, 2018
INSTANCES of non-communicable diseases are increasing in Fiji because of the shift of local consumption from organic to processed foods, says a nutritionist. Nutritionist Asaeli Naika said this during his speech at the Terra Madre event held at the Fiji Museum in Suva on Thursday. Mr Naika stood on behalf
Catholic Women’s League mark 16 Days of Activism
November 27, 2018
SIXTEEN days of activism did not come from the United Nations, it came from women who worked hard to end violence against women across the globe. These were the sentiments of Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali during the Catholic Women’s league 16 Days of Activism program held at
Yasawa Hurricane tipped to take top prize at Nacula 7s
November 24, 2018
YASAWA Hurricane is highly tipped to take out the $6000 top prize money on offer at this weekend’s NIR/Blue Lagoon Resort Nacula 7s. The side stamped its mark in the islands few years back featuring Kalione Nasoko winning on many ocassions. Other teams vying for the top award include Nakete Babas, Naisisili,
Be kind and pay no attention to leaders who promote hate, Gau students told
November 22, 2018
EIGHTY per cent of all women and girls raped in this country are raped by people known to them and half of the time, the perpetrator is a family member. It is, therefore, very important to be compassionate and to be the kind of a leader who promotes kindness. Shamima