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16/12/2024

Ten years ago, Marisa Pepa baked for her son's birthday for the first time, never imagining it would lead to leaving her government job and starting her own business.

14/12/2024

By Andrea Ma'ahanua A young Solomon Islander has turned her interest in hair care products into a business. Founder of "Home Made with Love", Saloa Anilafa began experimenting with making rosemary oil while employed under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in recent years. Saloa taught her...

08/12/2024

Today, we honor our young Pasifika climate activists, whose courage and passion illuminate the path forward for our people and our planet. 🌏🌺
These remarkable leaders show us that the fight for climate justice goes beyond policies and negotiations—it’s about survival, dignity, and safeguarding the sacred bond between our lands, oceans, and communities. In the face of rising seas, disappearing traditions, and global inaction, they are not just advocating for change—they are protecting our stories, our cultures, and our future. Their resilience inspires hope and demands action. Let’s uplift their voices, celebrate their courage, and join them in the fight for justice. Together, we protect our home. 🌊💙

Follow and support our UK-based West Papuan Storyteller sista and Cultural performer, Koteka Wenda, on Instagram.

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Yesterday I had the honour of meeting fellow Melanesian sista in the struggle: 🇸🇧. This phenomenal woman gave the most amazing address at the international court of justice earlier this week on behalf of

If you are a climate justice advocate but have yet to read about the work of The Pacific island students fighting climate change then you are missing out on some groundbreaking climate youth leadership.

Cynthia Houniuhi is a climate activist from the Solomon Islands and the current President of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC). In 2019, she was one of 27 youth activists and law students who formed the PISFCC – a campaign to persuade the leaders of the Pacific Island Forum to take the issue of climate change and human rights to the International Court of Justice. Follow for the latest!

Once again, I want to give my sista Cynthia her flowers for her heartfelt address. You made us ALL proud. Thank you for your bold and beautiful leadership. You and your wonderful team are doing inspiring things and I’m grateful to have met you on this journey.

Many thanks to for connecting us♥️

27/11/2024

At a young age, Neil Nuia took on the responsibility of raising his younger siblings and covering their school expenses right after finishing school himself.

Away from home, he found peace in the ocean and joy in connecting, educating, and inspiring the community through art and performance in his co-founded collective, Dreamcast Theatre.

For more, listen online:
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/stories-from-the-pacific/stories-from-the-pacific/104598338

27/11/2024

The Pacific region has some of the highest rates of gender-based abuse in the world, but it's not always as clear as physical violence.

26/11/2024

13/11/2024

🌏 Meet Cynthia, a fearless advocate from the Solomon Islands and one of four lead activists representing the Pacific in Oxfam’s global campaign! 🌊 ​

​As President of Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change, Cynthia has dedicated her life to fighting for climate justice, standing up for Pacific Islanders facing the harsh realities of climate change.

Will you join Cynthia in this fight? Add your name to the more than 500,000 others around the world at:
https://www.oxfam.org.nz/make-rich-polluters-pay/

06/11/2024

Two accomplished journalists from the Solomon Islands, Ulutah Gina of Solomon Star and Mavis Podokolo of Island Sun, have been selected to be among a distinguished group of six journalists across the Pacific region under the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) to work at a Country Press Austral...

21/10/2024

More than 370 million children — or one in eight — have experienced r**e or sexual assault, according to shocking figures released by UNICEF this month. But in Oceania, it's even worse.

There, one in three women has reported suffering sexual violence before the age of 18.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/unicef-report-reveals-child-sexual-abuse-crisis-in-pacific/104480852

09/10/2024

29/09/2024

Whether it is women in politics or the treatment of women and girls, it is clear that even though there has been progress, gender equity and representation is moving very slowly in the Pacific. Correspondent Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti asks, ‘Where are the Women?’ when it comes to leadership roles: bit.ly/3XEYy92

29/09/2024