Members of the newly established FSII Men Against Rape are proposing a nationwide campaign against rape and have held successful discussions with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as one of its activities towards this campaign.
The President of the Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) Ella Kauhue has called on the responsible Government Ministries to start advocating on the Family Protection Act to Communities across the country.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has established Referral SafeNet, a formal referral system to help victims of gender-based violence and violence against women in the country.
A Joint UN-Solomon Islands Government programme on Ending Violence against Women and Girls has been launched in Honiara. A first of its kind, representatives from the Government, UN agencies and civil society organisations witnessed the launch of the Program’s first phase today.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is embarking on an awareness program on Family Violence to all communities in the country. The Sunday awareness is to assist communities know more about the increasing rate of family violence and how to deal with it.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recorded 85 family violence related cases from January to February this year. Family Violence Coordinator Daisy Kariamae told SIBC News, this data indicates a rapid increase in family violence compared to last year.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has today called on all Solomon Islanders to say “Naf Nao, No Rawa Lo Haus” as he spoke to the Royal Solomon Island Police Force’s National Conference on Family Violence.
A whole society approach is the only way to address family violence in Solomon Islands. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made the statement during the National Conference on Family Violence conducted by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force today.
The Democratic Coalition for Change Government says it will establish and develop community programmes that address the needs of women, youth and children.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) commends the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force for putting gender-based violence as one of its priorities this year.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast said communities in the Solomon Islands must take a strong stand against gender-based violence. Speaking at his weekly press conference last week, Mr Prendagast said the prevalence of sexual offences in the country is a concern as shown by recent surveys.
Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast says family violence is a real concern in Solomon Islands and preventing it is a priority for the RSIPF this year. Mr.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will launch its operation to address alcohol-related crimes this year. Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast confirms in his weekly media conference.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has called on community and church leaders to report cases of family violence so that police could deal with them. A statement from the police said they have received a total of 37 domestic violence cases so far, for the months of November to December.
The Women Right’s Action Movement (WRAM) has been launched as a non-government organisation yesterday in Honiara. Established as a registered Charitable organisation under the Charitable act of Solomon Islands in 2011, the organisation promotes gender equality in Solomon Islands.
A happy family in a happy society is a must for Solomon Islands to progress with the socio-economic development. Permanent Secretary for Justice and Legal Affairs, Freddie Me’esa made the statement during the launching of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence in Honiara.
Solomon Islands and the world will become a better place to live in if the home is a secure place. The Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer made the statement in his keynote address to officially launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender based Violence Campaign in Honiara yesterday.
Solomon Islands is among other countries in the world which have experienced high rates of gender based violence. Head of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, Justine Braithwaite made the statement to mark the White Ribbon Day – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
The National Government has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence Campaign in the country. The campaign begins with the International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women, which falls annually on November 25 today.
The global campaign dedicated to raising awareness and gaining wider support to end gender-based violence will be launched in Honiara tomorrow. The 2014 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign will be launched under the theme “Hapi Family, Hapi Kandere: Endim Vaelens Insaed lo…
