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31/10/2025

Lautoka District Convening: 20 diverse women attended the Lautoka District Convening yesterday , October 30th, at the Lautoka Red Cross Hall.
Discussions centered around the theme which is "AMPLIFYING RURAL WOMEN'S VOICE AND LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE". Discussions also touched on the 16 Days of Activism. It was interesting to hear different stories from the women and all the challenges they faced daily regarding Agriculture and Food Security; Climate Change Adaptation; Leadership and also on any forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Though the women came up with solutions, they agreed that more collective work was needed to overcome challenges. Women were empowered to advocate for safe spaces,rights,and justice in both the local and broader contexts.

The women who found the Convening empowering and motivating also suggested that women learn to support other women and stand together to advocate for the elimination of any forms of Violence Against Women and Girls

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

The first district convening for the northern division was held today at Savusavu. Women from nearby Savusavu area were in attendance.
The theme for the convening which is AMPLIFYING RURAL WOMEN’s VOICE and LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE urged women to share their views on the challenges they faced with regards to leadership and the strategies they could use to get more women in leadership to amplify women’s issues.

28/10/2025

International Rural Women's Day Celebrated in Vanuabalavu

On Wednesday, October 15, the women and men from the 16 villages in Vanuabalavu, in the Lau group; gathered at the Lomolomo village green to celebrate the International Rural Women's Day 2025.

Highlighting the role of gender equality and women's empowerment in fighting extreme poverty, hunger and malnutrition, the women from the two tikinas (districts) - Lomaloma and Mualevu; were also recognised for their role in agricultural and rural development.

Also in attendance during the celebration were representatives from the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection - Fiji, Medical Professionals, Roko Tui Vanuabalavu, Fisheries Officer as well as Civil Society Organisational representatives from FRIEND Fiji, Live & Learn and FemLINK Pacific.

28/10/2025

Day 2 : Savusavu SHE LEADS training continued yesterday with women preparing and delivering mock speeches. The training helps women in their identification of stakeholders, campaigns, fundraising and having a tangible plan in preparation for the municipal and national elections.
The training is supported by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems.

27/10/2025

Day 1 – Savusavu She Leads Training

The first day of the Savusavu She Leads training, held in partnership with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, started on a high note with sessions on self-confidence and building resilience. Throughout the day, participants explored the landscape of women’s leadership in Fiji.
The day concluded with an inspiring public speaking session, helping women and young women strengthen their communication and presentation skills.
A total of 17 participants attended, representing Dromoninuku, Naweni, Tacilevu Women’s Group, Catholic Women’s League, Taveuni Empowerment, Yaroi and other young women from the Savusavu town area.
Participants are ready for another exciting day ahead; will keep you updated!

20/10/2025

Last week, FemLINK pacific Programme Manager - Elesi Nailati joined representatives from the Department of Women, Social Protection and FRIEND Fiji in conducting workshops for the women in the district or Tikina o Mualevu, in Vanuabalavu in the Lau group.

Topics covered included Leadership, Financial Literacy, Food Security, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Safeguarding of Children and Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV).

The Tikina (district) o Mualevu comprises of 8 villages - Malaka, Muamua, Boitaci, Daliconi, Mualevu, Mavana, and the islands of Avea and Cikobia. Women Leaders from these 8 villages gathered at Mualevu village on Thursday the 9th of October, Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th for the 3 days workshop.

The same workshop is also held for the women of the Tikina o Lomaloma from the 20th to the 22nd of October.

15/10/2025

📣 Today, femLINK Pacific celebrates the resilience and leadership of rural women from our rural communities in Fiji. We recognise the vital role rural women play in shaping peaceful, just, and thriving societies through their courage, wisdom, and dedication. As a feminist community media centre, femLINK Pacific continues to amplify rural women’s voices, support rural women’s rights, and strengthen networks for gender equality and human security. Together, we rise for a future where every rural woman’s potential is realized and every community flourishes.

06/10/2025

03/10/2025

Supported by UN Women and Balance of Power, the rural women leaders from the greater Suva - Nausori area completed a two days training in political leadership today.

Rural women leaders from as far as Dawasamu in Korovou, Serea in Naitasiri, Rewa and Wailea in Vatuwaqa came together to undergo a training that prepares and equips women with leadership tools, in preparation for municipal, as well as the national elections.

This is the last of the 8 series of political leadership training that FemLINK has been conducting over the last two months, with the support of UN Women and Balance of Power. At the completion of this training, there is positivity that there will be an increase in the number of women ascending the sub-national and national levels of leadership.