Women seek political reform
Source: FBC News
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for reforms to increase women’s participation in politics.
They outlined systemic barriers that limit women’s involvement in the political process.
During its joint oral submissions to the Fiji Law Reform Commission, FWRM Board Chair Akanisi Nabalarua and FWCC Manager Legal Services Miliana Tarai outlined several key recommendations to address these challenges and create a more inclusive political environment.
The submission has garnered widespread support from civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Empower Pacific, Young Women’s Christian Association, femLINKPacific, Strumphet Alliance Network, Rainbow Pride Foundation, and the Social Empowerment Education Program (SEEP) with more endorsements expected in the coming days.
The main focus of the submission is the need for financial and logistical support to enable women candidates to fully participate in election campaigns.
Alongside this, FWRM and FWCC are advocating for stronger civic education programs that promote voter rights and women’s leadership, as well as addressing societal norms that hinder women’s political engagement.
Read here the full article published by FBC News on 11 April 2025.
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The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement and the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre have called for reforms to increase women’s participation in politics.
They outlined systemic barriers that limit women’s involvement in the political process.
During its joint oral submissions to the Fiji Law Reform Commission, FWRM Board Chair Akanisi Nabalarua and FWCC Manager Legal Services Miliana Tarai outlined several key recommendations to address these challenges and create a more inclusive political environment.
The submission has garnered widespread support from civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Empower Pacific, Young Women’s Christian Association, femLINKPacific, Strumphet Alliance Network, Rainbow Pride Foundation, and the Social Empowerment Education Program (SEEP) with more endorsements expected in the coming days.
The main focus of the submission is the need for financial and logistical support to enable women candidates to fully participate in election campaigns.
Alongside this, FWRM and FWCC are advocating for stronger civic education programs that promote voter rights and women’s leadership, as well as addressing societal norms that hinder women’s political engagement.
Read here the full article published by FBC News on 11 April 2025.
Image by FBC