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 National Council of Women says the 26 women who contested the National General Elections must be congratulated and acknowledged. Council President Ella Kauhue says although 25 of them did not get elected, their hard work and interest to contribute to the political leadership of this country…
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…
High Court Judge, Justice Stephen Pallaras says women organisations in Solomon Islands can be more effective if they combine and work together. Justice Pallaras made the statement at his official farewell ceremony at the High Court Friday.
Solomon Islands has been a real champion and pioneer in intergenerational leadership among other neighbouring countries according to the Vice President of the World Young Women Christian Association.
Representatives from Regional Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) today attended a regional leadership training for young women in Honiara. The training is to strengthen the advancement of Pacific YWCAs work to develop women in their leadership roles in the region under the theme “Our Future:…
ANZ Bank has launched its first Money Minded Impact Report in the Solomon Islands. The report’s launching follows that of bank’s financial literacy program in 2011.
Solomon Islands first ever women’s theatre company, Stages of Change, have kicked off their first ever national tour. Their first performance was held in Honiara last Thursday.
Eradicating all forms of violence in the country is a real priority for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF). Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast made the statement after the Police Sexual Assault Unit received a number of violence-related cases recently.
The National Council of Women has formed a partnership with the Electoral Commission to provide leadership training and civic education to people in the communities.
Over 20 women have been registered to contest the National General Elections next month. Women in Leadership Desk Officer at the National Council of Women, Casper Fa’asala confirmed to SIBC News today, a total of 26 women paid their registration fees to date.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force are now fully trained in Public Order Management (POM) for next month’s General Elections. This follows a demonstration staged by police officers, using live ammunition and riot gear at Hell’s Point compound East of Honiara today.
The UN Women Solomon Islands in collaboration with the Honiara Central Market Vendor Association today celebrated the International Day of Rural Women in Honiara.
The first ever National Women’s Soccer League has now progressed into its second round. Solomon Islands Football Federation’s (SIFF) Media Officer Joseph Boso told SIBC Sports, eight clubs are competing in the competition.
The caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has pledged his assistance to various women’s saving clubs in Gizo and Nusatuva. Cathy Lezutuni of Radio Happy Lagoon today reports the Constituency Development Officer for Gizo-Kolombangara Mr Lester Alezama made the statement during the launch of the…
The current caretaker government is committed to ensuring that the law protects women and children, says Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo. Prime Minister Lilo made the statement when he officially opened the Seventh Day Adventist Women Congress in Munda, Western Province this week.
Caretaker Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has urged Churches to take the lead in addressing domestic violence in the country. Mr Lilo highlighted this when he officially opened the Adventist Women Congress in Munda, Western province, Monday this week.
Women in Navola village, Guadalcanal yesterday commemorated the International Day of Peace – an event which falls annually on September 21. Vois Blo Mere Solomon Programme Officer Lisa Horiwapu, who attended the event, told SIBC News the event was commemorated with a peace vigil, and presentations.
