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Women Empowerment

Women Complete Leadership Programme to Strengthen Executive Skills.

By Andrianah Kole Participants in the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Programme (Cohort 8) have been recognised after completing a leadership development course designed to prepare women for executive and board leadership positions.

7 Aug 2026

Women Empowerment
Quan Chee supports WELSI membership
Monday 18 May, Honiara – The Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) acknowledges prominent Honiara business Quan Chee Motors for their continuous support towards the work WELSI does in empowering women in leadership roles across various sectors in the Solomon Islands WELSI President,…
19 May 2026
Infrastructure
“Believe in Yourself”: Australia brings together women in infrastructure and students
Seventy-five high school girls from Naha and East Honiara have been encouraged to work hard and dream of a career in engineering, construction or health.
18 Mar 2026
Women Empowerment
Prime Minister marks International Women’s Day and calls for National Action to reduce Violence Against Women
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has acknowledged the contributions of women across Solomon Islands while calling for stronger national efforts to address violence against women and girls.
10 Mar 2026
Community development
Women and Girls Lead Construction of New Youth Hub Center
By Chris Alex Women and girls in Valapata community on Vella la Vella Island in Western Province are taking bold steps in community development by leading the construction of a new Youth Hub Center, demonstrating the growing role of women in leadership and decision-making.
2 Mar 2026
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
By Lachlan Eddie Solomon Islands launched the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign in Honiara yesterday. The launch brought together women and girls representatives from government ministries, non-government organizations, faith-based organizations, and development…
26 Nov 2025
Women Empowerment
WELSI celebrates one-year of empowering women leaders
One year on, the Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI) stands as a symbol of what is possible when women support women, when leadership is shared, and when purpose drives progress.
23 Oct 2025
Central Islands Province
Tulagi Women Unite in Celebration of International Rural Women’s Day
By Chris Alex More than 400 women from across Tulagi’s five zones, along with community members, gathered to celebrate the International Rural Women’s Day, a first-of-its-kind event for Tulagi Ward. The event, held in Tulagi, was graced by the Central Provincial Government Premier, Hon.
17 Oct 2025
Women Empowerment
Minister Nori joins World Leaders in urging global solidarity for women’s development
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon. Cathy Nori, joined leaders around the world this week to call for global solidarity for women’s development during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday.
15 Oct 2025
Pageant Show
Former Miss Solomon Islands, Polosovai Vows to Continue Advocacy Work
By Eliza Kukutu As former Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai concludes her reign, she has pledged to continue serving as an ambassador for the country in whatever role or capacity she holds in the future.
24 Sept 2025
Cocoa
Local Baker Wins Chocolate Festival Cake Competition
By Eliza Kukutu Local baker and owner of “Louisa’s Home Bake”, Mrs. Louisa Fono, won the Chocolate Festival Cake Competition held yesterday at the Pacific Crown Hotel in Honiara.
22 Sept 2025
Malaita Province
HONIARA COUNCIL OF WOMEN ON EMPOWERMENT MISSION TO MALAITA
By Mary Idu Burumaea A 40-women team from the Honiara Council of Women (MCW) is currently on a heart-driven community outreach tour across Malaita province, spreading empowerment and support to fellow women and the wider community.
14 Aug 2025
Finance
CBSI reaffirms support for women
By Lachlan Eddie The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has reaffirmed its support for women under its Financial Inclusion Policy, which is already being implemented to support women entrepreneurs. CBSI Governor Dr.
29 Jun 2025
Women Empowerment
GNUT COMMITTED TO ENSURE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all women and girls. “We are determined to provide the support and resources needed to prevent and address gender-based violence,” Prime Minister the Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP,…
25 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Beijing +30 review concludes in Bangkok with draft decisions to accelerate efforts to achieving gender equality
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand The Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review has concluded in Bangkok with the adoption of draft decisions to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on gender equality.
22 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Solomon Islands assures Beijing +30 conference of its commitment to addressing gender-based violence
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Solomon Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing gender-based violence. Director of Women at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Vaela Falefehi Devesi told the Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review in Bangkok that…
22 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Solomon Islands loses women productivity worth approximately USD 15.1 million in formal sector in 2021 due to violence, study shows
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand A UN Women costing study shows that Solomon Islands has lost approximately USD 15.1 million in the annual productivity of women in the formal sector in 2021. This accounts for 1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2021.
20 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Vaea highlights Pacific Women’s progress in business leadership and education at Beijing +30 Review conference
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Vaea told the Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review in Bangkok on Tuesday that Pacific countries have made significant progress on women participation in business leadership and in education.
20 Nov 2024
Asia-Pacific
Conference on Beijing +30 Review kicks off with a strong call for collective actions on achieving Gender Equality
By Fredrick Kusu in Bangkok, Thailand The 3 days Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review has started in Bangkok today with a strong call for collective actions by Asia Pacific countries towards achieving gender equality in all aspects of life.
19 Nov 2024
Seif Ples Launches Comprehensive Database to Enhance SAFENET Helpline Management
Seif Ples is proud to announce the development of a comprehensive database designed to improve the management of data related to calls received by the SAFENET Helpline.
18 Nov 2024