FAMILY VIOLENCE & GENDER INEQUALITY RELATIONS
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu says family violence cannot be addressed without taking due consideration on the…
Category: <span>Domestic Violence</span>
CARTOON ANGERED WOMEN\’s COUNCIL
A cartoon published in the Solomon Star has angered the Solomon Islands National Council of Women. According to the President, Mrs. Ella Kauhue, the Cartoonist is…
POLICE SAFETY NOTICES ISSUED UNDER NEW FAMILY LAW
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has issued six Police Safety Notices under the Family Protection Act in Honiara, Western, Makira and Malaita provinces. Police…
AMENDED PENAL CODE ON SEXUAL OFFENCES TO DEAL WITH OFFENDERS
The Director of Public Prosecutions warns the new Penal Code Amendment Sexual Offences Bill 2016 will ensure Justice be resounded on offenders if they commit sexual…
RSIPF COMMITS TO IMPLEMENTING FAMILY LAW
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will be working hard to implement the Family Protection Act, say Police Commissioner Frank Prendergast. Commissioner Prendergast made the…
REPORT CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PM SOGAVARE
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has strongly encouraged Solomon Islanders to report cases of family or domestic violence to law enforcement agencies as the country now enforces…
RSIPF RECOGNISES CHURCH & CULTURAL ROLES IN IMPLEMENTING FPA
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recognised the roles played by local cultures and churches in the implementation of the Family Protection Act 2014.…
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT LAUNCHED PUBLICITY INITIATIVE
The Solomon Islands Family Protection Act 2014 launches its publicity initiative today. The Act which was gazetted on the first of April is developed to address…
SINCW CALLS FOR NEW STUDY INTO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women (SINCW) is calling on the National government to carry out a new study on gender-based violence in the country.…
FAMILY PROTECTION ACT TO BE LAUNCHED
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs has announced the \’Family Protection Act 2014\’ will be launched this Friday. The Permanent Secretary of the…