Solomon Islands
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‘We Still Have Work to Do’: Young UNICEF Advocate Speaks for Children Nationwide

By Alfred Pagepitu A young UNICEF advocate has used the national broadcaster -SIBC to remind leaders and communities that while Solomon Islands has made important progress on children’s rights, many children are still missing out.

19 Dec 2025

Gender
PNG delegation to visit Seif Ples
A six-member delegation from Papua New Guinea (PNG) Seif Ples will be here next month to attend a look-and-learn program with Seif Ples. The program was organized to teach participating staff to learn and observe Seif Ples operational structure and the government policy it adheres to.
25 Apr 2023
Honiara City
Women groups call on leaders to resolve crises without further delay
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women together with YWCA, Women for Peace, and the Mothers of SAGHALU Ward in North West Guadalcanal condemn the instigation and escalation of violence and rampage that occurred in Honiara City in the last two days.
26 Nov 2021
Alcohol/Drugs
UNDP Solomon Islands supports the country in developing ‘Right to Information framework’
The United Nation Agencies are committed to supporting the Solomon Islands Government in developing a Right to Information framework. This aims to empower individuals and communities by giving them a role in ensuring governments are accountable and transparent.
17 Mar 2021
Aid
Japan, UNDP committed to fighting currption in Solomon Islands
UNDP & Japan has sealed an agreement to Strengthen National Capacities in Government against corruption. The agreement formalized a SBD$14 million funding support for the Strengthening National Capacities to Combat Corruption Project in Solomon Islands.
24 Jan 2021
Conferences
Young Solomon writer advocates for youth at the UN
Regina Lepping represented the Solomon Islands Young Women’s Parliamentary Group at the United Nations in New York this week. This was her speech. Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable Ministers and Ambassadors, Honorable UN officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Regina Maefasia Lepping.
8 Jun 2017
International Annual Events/Days
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’s ASSOCIATION TO MARK INDIGENOUS DAY
The Solomon Islands Indigenous People’s Human Rights Advocacy Association has announced it will be celebrating the International Indigenous Day in September this year.
24 Jul 2015
Communities
PEACE ADVOCATE SAYS SOLOMONS STILL FRAGILE
A peace advocate in Malaita Province claims Solomon Islands has not achieved peace and still remains a fragile state. James Kiriau is a former school teacher and currently works as a peace advocate in communities within Malaita province.
13 Jun 2015
Government
ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR SUPPORTING WEST PAPUA: JACOB RUMBIAK
Solomon Islands could attain significant economic benefits if it supports West Papua’s submission for membership in one of the region’s powerful body, the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
20 May 2015
Abuses
SOLOMON’S THEATRE GROUP TO FIJI THIS WEEK
A group of Solomon Island theatre actors will be taking their message on peaceful homes to other parts of Melanesia this weekend. Six female members of the Stages of Change theatre group will fly to Fiji this weekend to conduct a workshop with performing students at the Oceania Centre.
20 May 2015
Corruption
T.S.I ENCOURAGED BY CALL TO ESTABLISH OFFICE AT GIZO
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is encouraged by the call for it to establish another office in the provincial Capital, Gizo by the people of Western Province.
3 May 2015
Communities
R.S.I.P.F RECEIVED HUGE SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITIES VISITED
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) says there has been overwhelming support from communities within the Northern and Eastern regions of Malaita Province over a visit to the regions by police.
12 Nov 2014
Communities
UNDP HANDS OVER PEACE PROMOTING BILLBOARDS TO PEACE MINISTRY
The United Nations Development Program, UNDP, has handed over billboards promoting peace to the Ministry of National Unity Peace and Reconciliation today.
19 Sept 2014