Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Although we are currently witnessing a increase in commitments to gender equality on regional and national agendas, there is an apparent apathy towards understanding the role and contribution of women
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Fiji are currently in a state of natural disaster after a cyclone tore through the northern and eastern parts earlier this week, leaving villages in disarray and thousands without shelter.
Sharon Bhagwan Rolls from IWDA partner agency fem’LINKPACIFIC reports from the ground.
Tags: femLink, Fiji
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
IWDA is proud to say that Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Producer-Director of IWDA partner organisation fem’LINKPACIFIC, has recently been chosen to sit on the UN Expert Panel on the Role of Women in Peace and Security.
Congratulations Sharon! You are an extraordinary activist and voice for not only the women of the Pacific, but for women around the world, and we are delighted that your unwavering commitment to women, peace and security has been recognised in such an environment.
Tags: femLink, Fiji, UNSCR 1325
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
In the wake of cyclone Mick last night, Fiji’s women’s agencies are already on the ground to see what must be done.
Tags: femLink, Fiji
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
Research project: Making the invisible visible – documenting successes, enablers and measures of engendering water and sanitation initiatives in the Pacific to inform policy and practice
Fiji Case Study – September
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Tags: Environment, Fiji, Live and Learn, Resources/Materials/Publications
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
As Fiji’s initial 30-day Emergency Decree extends into its second 30-day period, International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) offers our solidarity and support to our partner agencies and to all women
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Tags: Fiji, peace building, Safety and Security
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
IWDA has program partners in both Fiji and Thailand, two countries which are currently experiencing political and social turmoil. We remain in regular contact with our partners in both of these countries. In Fiji, IWDA is particularly concerned at the lack of media freedom, and the safety and security of broadcast volunteers and rural correspondents working with our partner agencies.
The government’s abrogation of the nation’s constitution effectively removes the Bill of Rights, raising serious concerns about the safety and security of citizens and the government’s commitment to meeting international human rights commitments.
Our thoughts and support are with the women, their families, and communities in both Fiji and Thailand being affected by these troubling events.
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Strengthening women’s participation in Municipal government
Partner: Commonwealth Local Government Forum Pacific Project
Country: Fiji
This project aims to advance the role of municipal local governments in achieving gender equality in Fiji by
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Tags: CLGF, Fiji, government, Leadership and Participation, Pacific, UNIFEM
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