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Solomon Islands voices need for more data policies on gender equality ahead of Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review

By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Solomon Islands has voiced the need for more data on gender equality ahead of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review scheduled to take place from the 19 to 21 November in Bangkok, Thailand.

17 Nov 2024

Development
SIG Prioritizes Investing in Human Capital for Sustainable Future
The Solomon Islands Government emphasized the critical importance of investing in human capital to drive equitable and sustainable growth amid climate change, health crises, and other development challenges facing island nations.
4 Jun 2024
Breaking News
Manele in New York for UNGA
Foreign Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele has arrived in New York today ahead of the United Nations General Assembly Meeting, which kicks off Tuesday this week. The Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat reports, Mr.
24 Sept 2019
Police
8 new officers to Sudan
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be sending 8 new officers to the United Nation’s Peace keeping mission in Sudan. Police Commissioner, Matthew Varley confirmed this today during his weekly Police Media conference.
24 Aug 2017
Advocacy
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
Government
SOLOMON’s ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS HIGHLIGHTED IN VIENNA
Solomon Islands anti-corruption efforts have been highlighted at the sixth Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption meeting in Vienna, Austria.
5 Jun 2015
Abuses
TIME FOR U.N. TO SCALE UP WORK IN SOLOMON ISLANDS: Ms SANTOS PAIS
The Special Representative of the United Nations General-Secretary on Violence Against Children Ms Marta Santos Pais has said it is now time UN scale up its work in Solomon Islands. Ms Santos Pais made the remark last week during a three days visit to the country.
24 May 2015
Climate Change
CLIMATE CHANGE YOUTH ADVOCATE SHARED EXPERIENCE
A Climate Change youth advocator has recently returned to the country after attending the 59th Commission on the Status of women in New York, United States early this month.
27 Mar 2015
Abuses
JOINT U.N-SOLOMONS PROGRAMME ON ENDING VIOLENCE LAUNCHED
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.
11 Mar 2015
Climate Change
SOLOMON ISLANDS MAINTAINS PLEA ON GLOBAL MITIGATION AMBITION
Solomon Islands maintains its plea on global mitigation ambition. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Dr. Melchior Mataki, leader of the Solomon Islands delegation to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru made the statement.
15 Dec 2014
Government
CARETAKER GOV’T WANT PARTS OF LEADERSHIP CODE ACT REFORMED
The caretaker NCRA Government wants to reform the Leadership Code Act to ensure the implementation of Chapters 3 and 4 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
16 Oct 2014
Gender
WOMEN’S PRESENCE IN DECISION-MAKING LEVELS VITAL: TOVUA
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.
30 Jul 2014
Government
SIG DELIVERS REPORT ON ANTI-CORRUPTION IN VIENNA
The National Government has delivered its report on implementing the UN Convention Against Corruption in Solomon Islands, and on anti-corruption work in the country, at an Implementation Review Group session in Vienna, Austria this week.
4 Jun 2014
Disaster
UN TEAM SAYS GRML TAILINGS DAM NEEDS MONITORING
A United Nations assessment team has recommended close monitoring and immediate action for a controlled lowering of water levels of the gold mine tailings dam in the Solomon Islands following the recent flash floods.
13 May 2014
Foreign Relations
UN UNDER SECRETARY GENERAL TO SOLS NEXT WEEK
United Nations Under Secretary General and High Representative Gyan Acharya will visit Solomon Islands next week. A UN statement today said Mr Acharya will be in Honiara from 6-8 April 2014.
1 Apr 2014
Top Headlines
ANNUAL REVIEW OF UN PROGRAMMES IN HONIARA TODAY
A high level review meeting of the Solomon Islands Government and UN Agencies was held in Honiara today for the annual review of the UN programs in Solomon Islands in 2013.
26 Feb 2014