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Decolonising Pacific research into gender equality – 4

Turning principles into practice: Advancing SOGIESC inclusion in the Pacific

On 30 March 2026, we held a webinar to explore ways to strengthen SOGIESC inclusion in the Pacific. For those who were unable to join, the recording is now available.

12 March 2026
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Participant Q&A: Reimagining Pacific research into gender equality

Access the webinar recording and read the full list of questions and answers that arose during the discussion.

17 March 2025
Decolonising Pacific research into gender equality – 4
Reimagining Pacific research into gender equality

Join Mere Nailatikau and the co-authors of the Pacific Women Lead Formative Situational Analysis for a conversation about inclusive and credible research practices that amplify Pacific voices...

10 February 2025
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UN Women hosts transformative Market Vendors Forum in the Solomon...

Market Vendors Association (MVA) Forum, organised by UN Women to empower women market vendors, took place from June 11 to 13 in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

14 June 2024
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Preventing violence against women and girls in the Pacific

Last month, around one hundred practitioners, researchers, policymakers, activists, and community members from across the Pacific participated in the Pacific Prevention Summit, in Fiji, to discuss and strategise...

3 May 2024
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Small islands, Smart tech: Empowering women and girls in the...

This was the prevailing theme at the side event that was attended by over 50 people and organised by the Tuvalu Government and the Gender Technical Working...

29 April 2024
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International Women’s Day 2024

SPC joins the IWD global campaignInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is held on 8 March every year around the world to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political...

7 March 2024
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Human Rights Day 2023 – Op-Ed from SPC’s Miles Young,...

“Our future is in our past” is a Pacific metaphor which acknowledges the inherent value of culture for the wellbeing of Pacific peoples and for its contribution...

7 December 2023
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UNFPA And Australia Sign AUD 37 Million Additional Contribution agreement...

SUVA, Fiji — The Government of Australia through its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is providing an additional grant aid of AUD 37 million (approx. USD...

22 November 2023
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International Day of the Girl Film Festival

“This year’s theme for International Day of the Girl sheds light on the importance of investing in the rights, leadership and well-being of our girls in all...

12 October 2023
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Pacific Gender Statistics Dashboard to enhance availability of gender statistics...

The Pacific Community (SPC) is launching the Pacific Gender Statistics Dashboard, a tool offering a comprehensive overview of gender-related indicators and metrics in the region. The Dashboard...

5 October 2023
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Pacific women making waves for climate justice

Pacific leadership was on full display when allies from across the region drove a historic case at the International Court of Justice, resulting in a landmark Advisory Opinion affirming states’ legal obligations to prevent climate harm and protect human rights. In April 2023, the United...

28 December 2025
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Equality in practice, from maternity to paternity leave in Kosrae

In Kosrae, the Utwe Women Organisation has turned maternity leave reform into a broader movement for gender equality by championing the introduction of paid paternity leave for fathers. Backed by Pacific Women Lead, their grassroots...

27 December 2025
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Pacific voices at the centre: A turning point for CEDAW

The April 2025 Pacific Technical Cooperation Session on CEDAW transformed a previously distant UN process into a Pacific-led, Pacific-owned milestone, bringing the full CEDAW Committee to Fiji for the first time. With over 1,000 participants,...

27 December 2025
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A milestone for gender equality in the Blue Pacific: A...

This year marks a powerful turning point for capturing data on gender equality in the Pacific. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Women Leaders have formally endorsed the Pacific Regional Gender Equality Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and...

27 December 2025
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Bringing CEDAW closer to the Pacific: Tuvalu’s experience

Tuvalu made history at the April 2025 CEDAW Technical Cooperation Session in Fiji, with Prime Minister Feleti Teo leading the delegation in a rare opening address and showcasing the nation’s growing leadership in advancing women’s...

27 December 2025
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Petals of flower: From floral arrangements to financial freedom

In Tonga, flower arranging is blossoming into a powerful tool for economic resilience and inclusion. Through the Tonga Leitī Association’s Life Skills Program, women and LGBTQI+ individuals are transforming traditional knowledge into income, confidence, and...

27 December 2025
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Empowering women and youth in Tuvalu

In the heart of the Pacific, the Development Bank of Tuvalu (DBT) is lighting the path toward inclusive economic growth by investing in the potential of women, youth, and individuals with disability. With support from...

27 December 2025
Ba women’s rugby team cultivates economic independence

On the outskirts of Ba in Fiji, a group of women are quietly changing the game – both in rugby and in farming. The Ba Women’s Rugby Association is leading a bold initiative that’s giving...

27 December 2025
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Solar skiff and shifting tides: A vessel for gender and...

In the coastal village of Gaire in Central Province, Papua New Guinea, rests a 19-foot solar-powered vessel along its shoreline – a lightweight, silent, and entirely free of greenhouse gas emissions. But what it carries...

27 December 2025
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Transforming norms and attitudes among police

Trigger warning: The following story contains descriptions of family violence. Some readers may find this content distressing. Please take care while reading. When professionally trained police handle cases of gender-based violence (GBV), it ensures the...

27 December 2025
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23 February, 2026
From data to dialogue: Using stories to deepen learning

Iris Low and Kaisha Crupi reflect on how impact stories are used to spark collective reflection and powerful conversations.


By   Iris Low (Co-Director, CoLAB) and Kaisha Crupi (MEL Manager, Pacific Women Lead at SPC)




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18 March, 2025
Thinking audaciously, speaking plainly: Pacific women reimagine gender equality research

Merewalesi Nailatikau reflects on the experience of moderating the first webinar in PWL’s Pacific-led development learning series.


By   Merewalesi Nailatikau




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24 June, 2024
Making Disability Data Collection Simple: A Guide to using the Washington Group Short Set

Collecting data on disability is a vital step in creating inclusive initiatives that seek to truly benefit everyone.


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By   Sally Baker




2 May, 2024
Challenging the Patriarchy: it’s not only a “women’s” issue

We hear about the gender gap and the constant battle for equality. Despite the gains towards bridging this gap, the reality is that gender inequality remains prevalent and ingrained in communities across the Pacific.


By   Nabil El Halwani




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28 April, 2024
Unveiling the Power of MEL: A Journey Towards Stakeholder-led Learning and Adaptation

You’ve probably heard your MEL colleagues talk about the importance of using data for program improvement, but how often have you seen or experienced a MEL process that intentionally prioritises learning? The truth is, creating...


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By   Junita Ngai and Emily Miller




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24 April, 2024
Monitoring disability inclusion: Towards the realisation of rights

Co-authored by Sally Baker (Disability Inclusion Specialist – Pacific Women Lead Quality and Technical Assurance Group) and Arti Devi (Database Officer for Pacific Women Lead at SPC), this blog provides insight into an inclusion tool,...


By   Sally Baker and Arti Devi




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