The European Union Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Leonidas Tezapsidis has said it is obvious that Solomon Islands is not using its human resources optimally.
“We have heard the call” – says the Prime Minister when he officially declared the opening of the Women’s Leadership and Political Participation Conference at the FFA Conference Room in Honiara this morning.
A high-level conference on women’s leadership and political participation to inform electoral reforms in Solomon Islands begins tomorrow. The conference has brought in political, government and church leaders from around the region to Honiara, including a woman Member of Parliament in Fiji – the…
UN Women will be assisting in the implementation of the new Family Protection Act with the National Government following a new agreement with the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.
Koa Hill Women’s group Centre has received assistance from the Honiara City Councillor for Vavaya ward John Aruhane this week. The assistance was purposely to support the women’s savings clubs. Councillor Aruhane says the assistance is part of his plans to support the communities in his ward.
Vois Blo Mere Solomons is the new recipient of the UN Women Pacific Regional Facility Fund for Ending Violence Against Women. The NGO media organisation today received $167,000 from the Facility.
Provisions relating to women in political parties and participation in parliament needs review under the Political Parties Integrity Act. Registrar of Political Parties Integrity Commission Calvin Ziru made the statement in a joint press conference this morning.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) has strongly condemned a court decision to parole a church pastor who is being accused of rape. The recent court decision saw the pastor released under strict bail conditions.
A group of Solomon Island theatre actors will be taking their message on peaceful homes to other parts of Melanesia this weekend. Six female members of the Stages of Change theatre group will fly to Fiji this weekend to conduct a workshop with performing students at the Oceania Centre.
In sports, the Women’s 10’s Rugby competition is set to kick off in Honiara this week. The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation says a total of five teams has confirmed their participation in the event. The teams are Westside Tigers, Henderson Hammer Heads, Tandai, Oscars and Royals.
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women has welcomed the “Nationwide Family Violence Program” which was recently launched by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
The Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs says access to basic services for rural women, youth, children and families continue to be an area of concern for Solomon Islands. Jimson Tanagada made the statement during the launching of his Ministry’s new Website last week.
The Special representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Violence against Children, Marta Santos Pais will visit Solomon Islands as her first Pacific tour next week.
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has officially launched its newly established website. The website is to ensure the Ministry is visible in providing information globally.
The visiting Don Bosco Rector Major has expressed special concern for women in the country who are burdened with family responsibilities. Father Angel Fernandez Atime is in Solomon Islands to visit the Don Bosco Institutions in the country and Fiji.
The Honiara Central Market Vendors’ Association and its partners will work together to make the Honiara Central Market a safe, healthy and economically conducive workplace for everyone. The plan was developed in Honiara last week under the UN Women’s Markets for Change project.
Westpac Bank is offering a total of six education grant for women and girls in its Westpac Women’s Education Grant this year. The grant aims to financially assist women and girls in education costs.
The Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA) has a new Business Development Centre. The Centre, located at the National Provident Fund Plaza, was officially launched yesterday.
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 Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has assured the Young Women Christians Association (YWCA) in Solomon Islands of having the Government’s support for its recently launched ten year Strategic Plan document.
