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.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has called on the Democratic Coalition for Change to recognise women’s leadership abilities. The call comes after SINCW learned the National Parliament has elected Mr. Ajilon Jasper Nasiu as the new speaker of the 10th Parliament.
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…
The National Council of Women (NCW) said performances of leadership needs to change in Solomon Islands. NCW made the statement according to a 2013 National Survey from the Australian National University which shows that leadership and performance of the government was not to the people’s…
Twenty-five health workers of Central Islands Province have successfully completed a week long training on Essential Newborn Care and promotion of breastfeeding at Tulagi, Central Islands Province.
The High Court will sentence a 33 year old father from Marau, East Guadalcanal next month for raping his 12-year old daughter five times last year. The father pleaded guilty to the five counts of rape. He was supposed to receive his sentence today, but it was not ready.
A four-day workshop on how the judiciary and other stakeholders can effectively deal with family violence in Solomon Islands is underway in Honiara. Called the “Family Violence and Youth Justice”, the workshop aims to discuss and deal with family violence in the Pacific and Solomon Islands within…
The Chairman of the newly established Political Parties Commission says women’s presence in decision-making at the National level is very important. Sir Paul Tovua made the statement yesterday at the official opening of a training on Transformational Leadership in Honiara.
Aspiring women political candidates from around the country and male champions of women in leadership are currently attending a five-day training on Transformational Leadership. The training was officially opened at the Heritage Park Hotel Conference Room in Honiara yesterday.
A visiting expert in gender and political leadership from the United States has encouraged Solomon Islands women to get into Parliament, saying they are the kind of women that make changes. Cathy Allen is in Honiara as part of the US Embassy’s Women’s Empowerment Speaker Series.
A training on Transformational Leadership will start Monday next week in Honiara. The training, the second of its kind, will be held for aspiring women candidates for the 2014 elections and male champions.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs says the Solomon Islands Government has taken positive steps to address violence against women since the Family Health and Safety Study in 2009.
Women’s representatives from none government organizations and churches have successfully ended a forum to advance gender equality in communities in the country.
Permanent Secretary for Women Youth Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu has urged Government Gender Focal Points to ensure women and men have equal access to the same opportunities, and can enjoy life equally as Solomon Islands citizens.
More actions are required to promote equitable opportunities for women in public service and education, says the country’s first ever National Gender Assessment.
A Safe House has been established at Noro, Western Province to look after women victims of domestic and sexual violence. Noro Safe House is an initiative by Sergeant Elizabeth Takeiango from Noro Police and another female Sergeant from the Gizo Police office to provide shelter and care for the…
Seven Non-Government Organizations, NGOs, church and government departments in Choiseul Province undertake a three days workshop to discuss gender discrimination as a result of inequalities in their communities.
