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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 11:17 AM
A regional consultation meet heard that women are likely to be more affected by climate change because of the gender division of responsibilities and roles in the Pacific and other societies in the world.
This is according to Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN) training co-ordinator, Zo Randriamaro, who addressed the meeting, as reported by Fiji Times Online. According to Fiji Times Online, the regional consultation meet on "Strengthening Policy Analysis and Advocacy on Gender, Economic and Climate Justice in the Pacific" was told by Ms. Randriamaro that, "Women are responsible for lots of things and this will become more difficult to do because of climate change". "Not only on how women will be affected by climate change but also about how the...
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Regional
Friday, September 03, 2010 8:47 AM
Miss Solomon Islands 2009, Rabobo Toma, together with the Henderson Hammer Heads Rugby club, following their Charity Fundraiser, handed over kitchen, gardening and various essentials to the Christian Care Centre on Wednesday this week.
Hosted by the two parties on Tuesday night, the successful Trivia Night was a youth driven initiative in recognition of the growing concern of domestic violence in the country. The Charity Fundraiser drew immense support from the general public and saw seven teams vying for the Trivia Trophy. The money raised on the night was spent on the essential needs stated by Christian Care Centre. "Giving support to initiatives like the Christian Care Centre comes in both big and small ways. This is how we want to show our appreciation to the excellent work by the Christian Care...
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Economy
Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:31 AM
BY SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 - The 11th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women held at SPC headquarters in Noumea from 16-20 August 2010 called for stronger regional multi-sectoral processes and mechanisms to accelerate the achievement of equality between women and men in the Pacific Island region.
The call came in response to a regional report and presentation by SPC showing that while there are good examples of progress, overall implementation of commitments to gender equality has been slow in many areas over the past 15 years, and that national and regional institutions for gender equality continue to face significant challenges in their work. Among the challenges are low staffing levels, limited resources and insufficient space and opportunity to contribute to and influence policy across the wide range of multi-sectoral development work going on in the region. ...
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Regional
Friday, August 27, 2010 1:02 PM
On Tuesday the 31st of August, 2010, the current Miss Solomon Islands 2009, Rabobo Toma, in collaboration with the Henderson Hammerheads Rugby Club will host a Trivia Night at the King Solomons Bamboo Bar.
The Trivia Night is a charity fundraiser in aid of the Christian Care Centre, the only refuge for women and children who are victims of violence or abuse in Solomon Islands. The Centre was a vision of the Late Sr. Lillian Maeva, an Anglican sister, who saw the need of a refuge for victims of abuse prior to and during the ethnic crisis. Since then, it has extended to its current location at Tenaru and is continuously managed by the Sisters of the Melanesian Church, with Sr. Margaret Rosa as its Coordinator. Besides the provision of a safe house, the services at the Centre include;...
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Economy
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:01 AM
Providing greater opportunities for women to be representatives on public boards, councils and commissions in Solomon Islands is the key driver behind a new database of women's resumés, launched in Honiara today.
A joint project between the Solomon Islands Government and RAMSI's Machinery of Government program, the new CV database already has over 100 profiles of women from all sectors of Solomon Islands public life and is designed to provide a resource for government and organisations to appoint appropriate women to boards and commissions. The database features women from across all parts of society, all provinces and all age groups and is sorted by sector experience, allowing those seeking new appointments to find the most appropriate potential board candidates easily. ...
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 8:00 AM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is promoting enhanced opportunities for women in the Solomon Islands economy by conducting a special information and training session on the use of the new, modernized Companies Act.
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Friday, March 19, 2010 12:32 PM
Gender equality is a guiding principle of Australia's international development assistance program and is integral to all Australian Government aid policies, programs and initiatives. Australia has committed to ensuring that women and men participate in and benefit equally from the development assistance program.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:19 PM
Press Release - 8th March 2010 - Women in the Pacific continue to face adverse challenges despite national and regional commitments to addressing gender inequality
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:30 AM
Twin launches of two new policies for women and a pioneering book about Solomon Islands women in Government, Being The First, are fitting ways to mark International Women's Day 2010, RAMSI Special Coordinator, Graeme Wilson said
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Monday, March 08, 2010 9:44 AM
A book launched in the Solomon Islands today marks International Women's Day by celebrating leadership and achievement amongst Solomon Islands women
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Thursday, January 07, 2010 5:00 AM
Papua New Guinea is looking legislations that will require women who abandon their families to pay maintenance just as men who do the same are required to
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Monday, December 14, 2009 7:30 AM
Australia commends the Solomon Islands Government for their commitment to addressing violence against women in Solomon Islands.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:44 PM
A national policy on eliminating violence against women, now in its final developmental stages, will be officially launched by the end of next month
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Thursday, September 03, 2009 10:46 AM
The campaign for women's representation in parliament takes on a more national face with the inaugural 2009 women's convention which ends in Honiara yesterday
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:01 PM
It takes courage and determination to reach the top
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:48 PM
National Women's Convention in Honiara
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009 7:04 AM
Female Entrepreneur Marks Special Occasion
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:03 AM
Report on Violence Against Women
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:45 AM
Committee Unhappy About Former Governor General's Comments
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:03 AM
Flourishing Flowers Are a Blooming Business
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Monday, July 06, 2009 3:47 PM
Ten Reserve Seats for Women in Parliament False Hope
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Monday, July 06, 2009 2:17 PM
Conference Reveals Pacific Women in Submissive Position
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Monday, June 29, 2009 3:39 PM
Lady Charity Fund Helps Christian Care Center
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 7:00 AM
Government Caucus Drops Ten Reserved Seats Proposal
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:45 AM
Temporary Special Measures Campaign Officially Launched
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Friday, April 03, 2009 9:06 AM
Concept Paper Seeks Reserved Seats for Women in Parliament
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 5:17 AM
Human Rights Advisor: Pacific Laws Do Not Protect Women
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Friday, March 13, 2009 7:00 AM
Working to Address Violence Against Women in Solomon Islands
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:25 PM
Breakfast Treat for Solomons Women
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 8:39 AM
Diplomat Calls to End Violence Against Women
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:52 AM
PNG MP Refuses Nomination of Women into Parliament
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 4:54 AM
Women's Centre Reveals Girls Sold as Wives in Rural Fiji
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:07 PM
Government Supports Training for Women
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Friday, February 13, 2009 7:01 AM
Fiji Women's Centre Blames Political Instability for Rise in Violence
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 4:38 PM
Preparations in Place for Women's International Day
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Friday, January 16, 2009 5:13 PM
Guadalcanal Women Elect New Office Bearers
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Monday, January 12, 2009 1:31 PM
Riverside Village Women Receives EU Assistance
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Friday, January 09, 2009 4:44 PM
Dispute on Women in Parliament
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Thursday, January 08, 2009 2:41 PM
Women's Organisation Calls for Change of Law
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Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:19 AM
Women Urge Government to Help Address Domestic Violence
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Thursday, November 27, 2008 2:42 PM
Stakeholders Together to Tackle Domestic Violence
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Thursday, November 27, 2008 8:33 AM
RAMSI Backs Solomons Islands Campaign to End Domestic Violence
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:01 PM
Research Reveals Shocking Domestic Violence Results
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:32 AM
Solomon Islands Begins Fight Against Violence
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:25 PM
Leaders Unite to Fight Violence Against Women
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Monday, November 10, 2008 9:25 AM
Women Meet to Seek Better Representation in Parliament
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:40 AM
Women's Week Takes Centre Stage in Honiara
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Monday, October 27, 2008 4:26 PM
Pink Ribbon Event Held
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Friday, October 24, 2008 9:27 AM
First Lady's Charity and RAMSI Work on Pink Ribbon Day
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Friday, October 10, 2008 4:33 PM
Food Hygiene Preparation Workshop Officially Closed
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Friday, September 19, 2008 11:47 AM
Pacific NGOs Prepare for the UN Commission on the Status of Women
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:48 PM
Women's International Day to be Celebrated in Gizo
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Monday, September 15, 2008 4:01 PM
Second Hand Shopping-Most Preferred
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Monday, September 08, 2008 10:30 AM
Women Holds Consultation for Draft Federal Constitution
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:20 PM
Assault Cases High in the Solomons
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:46 PM
Going Against Orders to Make Ends Meet
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Friday, June 27, 2008 8:34 AM
CSSI Women's Network Launch Action Plan
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Friday, June 06, 2008 10:14 AM
Women Call for Recognition
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008 4:24 PM
Women's Council Meet to Discuss Exploitation of Girls
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Friday, March 14, 2008 11:01 AM
We Need To Do More For Our Women: Rimon
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Friday, February 22, 2008 11:06 AM
Pink Ribbon Funds to Provide Women with Cancer Prevention
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:04 PM
Peace Education Identify Need of Pacific Women
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008 5:10 PM
Two-way Radios for Rural Women in Solomons
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Thursday, December 06, 2007 12:02 PM
Women's Organisation Host Workshop
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Monday, November 12, 2007 10:05 AM
Time for Women to Take the Lead
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