WOMEN\’S PRESENCE IN DECISION-MAKING LEVELS VITAL: TOVUA
The Chairman of the newly established Political Parties Commission says women\’s presence in decision-making at the National level is very important. Sir Paul Tovua made the…
Category: <span>Gender</span>
ASPIRING WOMEN POLITICIANS AND SUPPORTERS TRAINED
Aspiring women political candidates from around the country and male champions of women in leadership are currently attending a five-day training on Transformational Leadership. The training…
US GENDER EXPERT ENCOURAGE WOMEN, GET TO PARLIAMENT
A visiting expert in gender and political leadership from the United States has encouraged Solomon Islands women to get into Parliament, saying they are the kind…
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING NEXT WEEK
A training on Transformational Leadership will start Monday next week in Honiara. The training, the second of its kind, will be held for aspiring women candidates for the…
GOV\’T ACKNOWLEDGED FOR TAKING POSITIVE STEPS
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs says the Solomon Islands Government has taken positive steps to address violence against women since the Family…
FORUM TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY ENDS SUCCESSFULLY
Women’s representatives from none government organizations and churches have successfully ended a forum to advance gender equality in communities in the country. A statement from the…
SAME OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MEN: MRS SIGIMANU
Permanent Secretary for Women Youth Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu has urged Government Gender Focal Points to ensure women and men have equal access to…
MORE NEEDED TO PROMOTE EQUAL WOMEN OPPORTUNITIES
More actions are required to promote equitable opportunities for women in public service and education, says the country\’s first ever National Gender Assessment. Endorsed at a…
SAFE HOUSE FOR FEMALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A Safe House has been established at Noro, Western Province to look after women victims of domestic and sexual violence. Noro Safe House is an initiative…
PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS, NGOs, CHURCH HELD GENDER W-SHOP
Seven Non-Government Organizations, NGOs, church and government departments in Choiseul Province undertake a three days workshop to discuss gender discrimination as a result of inequalities in…