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Kiribati Confronts Its Violence Shock Over Killings of Five Women As Government Pushes Family Peace Bill Through Assembly
ISSN 2309-0510 Beneath Paradise VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 2 | JULY 2014 THE MAGAZINE OF THE PACIFIC WOMEN’S NETWORK AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Kiribati confronts its violence Shock over killings of five women as Government pushes Family Peace Bill through assembly July 2014 Beneath Paradise 1 Beneath Paradise International Events EDITORIAL on Fiji’s legal developments in relation to advancing women’s rights and give an account of the realities faced by women in Fiji and the Pacific,” Waqanisau said. The training The reality of VAW in Kiribati schedule ended with a solidarity event organised by APWLD in partnership with a women’s elcome to another issue of the organisation of garment workers in Cambodia. Pacific Women’s Network Against The solidarity event was organised to call on WViolence Against Women’s regional the government of Cambodia to release several magazine, Beneath Paradise. A lot has garment workers who had been assaulted happened since our last publication and and imprisoned for protesting against the low I commend our partners for the ongoing minimum wage received by garment workers in struggle against all forms of violence Shamima Ali with Ivy Josaiah APWLD colleague Cambodia, most of whom are women. against women and girls. and feminist in Malaysia. Shamima Ali The focus in this edition is the FIJI/TONGA situation of violence against women in REGION FWCC staff attend feminist forum Two staff of the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, Kiribati. Violence against women is rife in the Pacific Ali speaks at ADB travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand for the 2nd and Kiribati is no exception. -
Advancing Women's Political Participation in Tuvalu
REPORT 5 Advancing Women’s Political Participation in Tuvalu A Research Project Commissioned by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) By Susie Saitala Kofe and Fakavae Taomia Acknowledgements This report would not have been possible if it had not been for the tremendous support granted by the President of the Tuvalu National Council of Women Mrs Katalaina Malua, the Director of Women Affairs Mrs Saini Simona and the Executive Director of the Tuvalu Association of Non Governmental Organisations Mrs Annie Homasi. You have not only been there to provide the moral support that I greatly needed during the research process, but you have also assisted me greatly in your areas of expertise. Your wisdom and altruistic attitude gave me tremendous strength to complete this work and I am invaluably indebted to you. I also would like to thank the Honourable Speaker to Parliament Otinielu Tautele I Malae Tausi, Cabinet Ministers Hon Saufatu Sopoaga, Hon Samuelu Teo, Hon Leti Pelesala, Honorable Members of Parliament Hon Kokea Malua, Hon Elisala Pita, Hon Kausea Natano, Hon Tavau Teii and Hon Halo Tuavai for supporting this research by participating in the research process. Many thanks also to senior government officials for taking their valuable time to participate in the research. Not forgetting also the individual representatives from the civil society as well as the island communities for consenting to partici- pate in this research. Your invaluable contributions have made it possible for me to complete this work and I sincerely thank you all for your patience and efforts. Last and not least I thank my family and especially my husband for supporting me all the way. -
WOMEN and BUSINESS in the PACIFIC Anyone Seeking to Support Pacifi C Women and Contribute to Entrepreneurship, Business Development, and Private Sector Growth
Women and Business in the Pacifi c This book provides a current and comprehensive analysis of the context in which Pacifi c women engage in the private sector, as well as a detailed list of strategies to increase their participation in business. Drawing on research and data from seven Pacifi c countries, it o ers a diversity of innovative and pragmatic ways to empower women and enhance their economic opportunities. Jointly undertaken by the Asian Development Bank’s Pacifi c Private Sector Development Initiative and the Government of Australia, this study is valuable for WOMEN AND BUSINESS IN THE PACIFIC WOMEN anyone seeking to support Pacifi c women and contribute to entrepreneurship, business development, and private sector growth. About the Asian Development Bank ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacifi c, while sustaining its e orts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in , it is owned by members— from the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance. WOMEN AND About the Pacifi c Private Sector Development Initiative PSDI is a technical assistance program undertaken in partnership with the Government BUSINESS of Australia, the Government of New Zealand, and the Asian Development Bank. PSDI supports ADB’s Pacifi c developing member countries to improve the enabling environment for business and to support inclusive, private sector-led economic growth. The support of the Australian and New Zealand governments and ADB IN THE PACIFIC has enabled PSDI to operate in the region for years and assist with more than reforms. -
Program and Abstracts for the Workshop
School of Culture, History & Language ARC Laureate Fellowship Project Engendering Persons, Transforming Things PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS Sexualities, Sexual Rights, and HIV in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific A workshop symposium with Professor Gilbert Herdt Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 July 2012 Room 1.04, H.C. Coombs Extension Building The Australian National University The Symbol, Jeffry Feeger, 2011 ANU College of Asia & the Pacific Sexualities, Sexual Rights, and HIV in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific A workshop symposium with Professor Gilbert Herdt Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 July 2012 Room 1.04, H.C. Coombs Extension Building The Australian National University Overview The HIV pandemic has activated the global circulation of discourses on sexuality and has been a key catalyst for rethinking development in terms of human rights, gender equality, and local participation. Rights advocacy has become integral to effective HIV prevention, stigma management, and treatment and care strategies in national programs of response. This workshop symposium brings together researchers, activists, policy makers, and practitioners to explore the interaction between global and local discourses and changing meanings of sexuality, citizenship, and culture in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific with the aim to promote greater understanding of these translational processes in diverse local contexts. Sexual rights are considered through interdisciplinary perspectives on the diversity of gender and sexuality in past and present, the influence of colonialism and Christianity, the processes of contemporary development, law and governance, and relevance for HIV research, policies, and service provision. The concepts and methodologies used to produce evidence, and the processes, practices, and relationships of knowledge exchange in HIV policy development and program implementation are critically examined. -
The Story of Aliko and Ambai
The Story of Aliko and Ambai: Cinema and Social Change in Papua New Guinea A project submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Mark Asbury Eby Bachelor of Arts, PLNU, Master of Arts, UCLA School of Media and Communication College of Design and Social Context RMIT University June 2017 Declaration I certify that except where due acknowledgement has been made, the work is that of the author alone; the work has not been submitted previously, in whole or in part, to qualify for any other academic award; the content of the project is the result of work which has been carried out since the official commencement date of the approved research program; any editorial work, paid or unpaid, carried out by a third party is acknowledged; and, ethics procedures and guidelines have been followed. Mark Asbury Eby 30 June 2017 ii The Story of Aliko and Ambai Cinema and Social Change In Papua New Guinea iii Acknowledgements I thank my senior supervisor, Professor Heather Horst, for supporting me through the writing process of this project. Heather has never wavered in her steady, measured, conscientious and thoughtful responses to the constant stream of writing I have created in regards to my film production practice over the last few years. My overly- narrative writing style may not have been the best fit for academia but Heather’s patience, good humour, monthly word quotas, and continued requests for more analysis and less description has guided me to the finish line. I also appreciate being mentored through the academic publishing process, resulting in a publication at the end of last year. -
2016 Review of Gender and Infrastructure in the PRIF Agencies
Report on equality between women and men 2016 Review of Gender and 2014 Report on equality between women and men 2014 Justice Infrastructure and Consumers IFC Advisory Services in East Asia and the Pacific Website DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE DISCUSSION PAPERS 1 JICA: Gender and Development www.jica.go.jp/english/operations/thematic_issues/gender/ Publications JICA Thematic Guideline: Gender and Development 2009 (Japanese and English) Trends and Approaches on Gender and Development (March 2007) (Japanese and English) www.jica.go.jp/english/operations/thematic_issues/gender/background/pdf/report4.pdf Country Gender Profile (71 countries as of 2010) (Japanese, English and others) www.jica.go.jp/english/operations/thematic_issues/gender/background/profile.html Study on the Livelihood Improvement Programme in Rural Japan and the Prospects for Japan's Rural Development Cooperation (March 2003) www.jica.go.jp/english/operations/thematic_issues/gender/background/pdf/report2.pdf Study on Gender and Socio-cultural Diversity -Case Study in Egypt- (Japanese, English) www.jica.go.jp/english/operations/thematic_issues/gender/background/pdf/case_egypt.pdf MAKING INFRASTRUCTURE Multi-media materials A Tool for Mainstreaming Gender: An Introduction to Gender-Responsive PCM (Japanese, English and French) WORK FOR WOMEN AND MEN A Good Practice of Gender Mainstreaming for Project Management ‒Girls’ Education in Yemen (Japanese and English) A Good Practice of Gender Mainstreaming for Project Management ‒Tanzania KATC2 (Japanese, English and Spanish) 30-minute -
Three Women to Contest for the General Election Stories This Week: by Semi Malaki
Publication of Tuvalu MediaMarch Department 9, 2015 Government of Tuvalu Email: [email protected] March 9, 2015 Fenui e-newsletter is publicized with the approval of the Tuvalu Media General Manager Melali Taape Three women to contest for the General Election Stories this week: By Semi Malaki THREE women in Tuvalu have Tuvalu High Commis- the desire to contest for Tuvalu sion to NZ presented General Election on March 19. credentials Following the closing of nominations for candidates late Page 2 last month, three women from two different electoral districts were nominated to contest this Six candidates con- year’s election. testing from Nui Elec- They include Hilia Vavae toral District from the Nanumea Electoral Dis- trict and Dr Puakena Boreham Page 3 with sitting MP Pelenike Teki- nene Isaia from Nui Electoral District. Ms Vavae is a retired civil Taiwan Artist to raise Dr Puakena Boreham one of the three women con- servant who has been heading the awareness on Tuvalu testing in Tuvalu General Election Tuvalu Meteorological Service. Photo: Kuata Taumaheke and climate change She was also contested at the Na- numea bi-election in 2014 fol- Page 5 lowing the resignation of then sitting MP Willy Telavi from Nanumea con- stituency. Dr Boreham was the Medical Superintendent at Princess Margaret Sports Hospital and she resigned to contest against the other five candidates from TASNOC is under new Nui. leadership Mrs Isaia was sitting Member of Parliament from Nui. She joined Parliament after her husband the late Isaia Taeia passed away in 2011. She Page 11 was elected in a bi-election and became Member of Parliament from Nui Is- land. -
Cedaw/C/Vut/4-5
United Nations CEDAW/C/VUT/4-5 Convention on the Elimination Distr.: General 12 November 2014 of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Original: English ADVANCE UNEDITED VERSION Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 18 of the Convention Combined fourth and fifth periodic report of States parties due in 2012 Vanuatu* [Date received: 17 October 2014] * In accordance with the information transmitted to the States parties regarding the processing of their reports, the present document has not been edited. CEDAW/C/VUT/4-5 Acknowledgment This second combined national periodic report has been produced by the Republic of Vanuatu in compliance with its reporting obligation as a state party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and produced for United Nations (UN)-CEDAW Committee in fulfillment of its mandate to review the Vanuatu periodic report to monitor the implementation of measures taken by Vanuatu government to improve the situation of women prescribed under the Articles of the Convention. This combined fourth and fifth periodic report was prepared and reviewed by the National CEDAW committee and key stakeholders which has been spearheaded by the Department of Women's Affairs (DWA). The National CEDAW committee members are representatives of the government, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations of women's groups, and were appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS). The preparation of this periodic report was a collaborative effort of the different ministries, departments, and agencies of the government, non-governmental organizations, civil based organizations, and academic institutions. -
Wan Smolbag's Theatre in Vanuatu and the New
Research in New Zealand Performing Arts: Nga Mahi a Rehia no Aotearoa Wan Smolbag’s Theatre in Vanuatu and the New Zealand Connection Posted by Webmaster on 20/07/10 Filed Under: Home » E-Journals » New Zealand Journal of Research in Performing Arts and Education: Nga Mahi a Rehia » Volume 2 » Wan Smolbag’s Theatre in Vanuatu and the New Zealand Connection Abstract This paper examines the connection that exists between a Vanuatu based theatre, film and television company called Wan Smolbag and one of its donor countries, New Zealand. The paper begins with an introduction to the company, and relevant economic history of Vanuatu, followed by an examination of the background to the New Zealand connection; in particular, the government’s reason for its involvement. Interviews with company principal, Peter Walker and a New Zealand Volunteer Service Abroad worker, Ana Terry, serve to establish further connections between the two countries, as well as providing an insight into the workings of the company, its range of activities, governance, challenges, perceived opportunities and continued reliance on New Zealand government and non-governmental support for its activities. Introduction Wan Smolbag Theatre in Vanuatu has developed a strong connection with New Zealand since 1989, as a result of contact through government and non-government organizations. Wan Smolbag has a unique mix of creative enterprise which is unparalleled in the Pacific region with a portfolio consisting of theatre, film, television, radio, music CD, and print educational resource production, health and reproductive services and nutrition education. In addition, the youth centre operations offer education and activities in literacy, visual art, rap dancing, sport, karate and computing, teacher in service education programmes and the development of a restaurant with a trainee focus. -
Towards Fatele Theology: a Contextual Theological Response in Addressing Threats of Global Warming in Tuvalu
Towards Fatele Theology: A Contextual Theological Response in Addressing Threats of Global Warming in Tuvalu A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Theology In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For The Degree of Master of Theology By Maina Talia Advisor: Prof, Dr. M.P. Joseph Tainan Theological College and Seminary Tainan, Taiwan May 2009 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2009 Maina Talia ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ! ! ! ! ! ! This thesis is dedicated to the followings: My parents Talia Maina Salasopa and the late Lise Moeafu Talia, OBE. Mum, your fatele’s will remains as living text for the Tuvaluan generations in their search for the presence of the Divine. And my grandma Silaati Telito, in celebrating her 90th Birthday. ! ! i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.” (Luke 17:10) The completion of this thesis is not an individual achievement. Without the help of many, it would never have come to a final form. Because I was not endorsed by the Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, it remains dear to me. Rev. Samuelu Tialavea Sr the General Secretary of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS) offered his church’s sponsorship. I owe a big fa’afetai tele to the CCCAS and the Council for World Mission for granting me a scholarship. Fakafetai lasi kii to my thesis advisor Prof, Dr. M.P. Joseph great theologian, who helped me through the process of writing, especially giving his time for discussion. His constructive advice and words of encouragement contributed in many ways to the formation of fatele theology. -
Identifying Barriers Encountered by Women in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (Icts) for Open and Distance Learning in the South Pacific
THE COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING Identifying Barriers Encountered by Women in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Open and Distance Learning in the South Pacific Sponsored by The Commonwealth of Learning and The New Zealand Official Development Assistance of the Development Cooperation Division – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade May 7 - 11, 2001 Wellington, New Zealand Country Presentations THE COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING Identifying Barriers Encountered by Women in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Open and Distance Learning in the South Pacific Sponsored by The Commonwealth of Learning and The New Zealand Official Development Assistance of the Development Cooperation Division – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade May 7 - 11, 2001 Wellington, New Zealand Organised by: The Commonwealth of Learning Local Host: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Supported by: The New Zealand Official Development Assistance of the Development Cooperation Division - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and The Commonwealth of Learning CONTENTS Foreword i Preface ii Acknowledgements iii Country Reports Crossing Borders: Women and Information and Communications Technologies in Open and Distance Learning in the South Pacific 1 Kiribati 45 Nauru 51 Samoa 61 Solomon Islands 69 Tonga 81 Tuvalu 101 Vanuatu 105 Foreword Education and training opportunities provided through distance and open learning are one of the few educational areas in which women in the developing world are well represented. Flexible delivery methods help to overcome some of the challenges that women and girls face when the only other opportunities for education are provided through conventional means. However, with the increased use of the new information and communications technologies (ICTs) to deliver open and distance learning, it is feared that this trend may be reversed and that women may become marginalised in opportunities for open and distance learning due to issues related to access and ability to use the new technologies. -
Kiribati-Gender-Stocktake.Pdf
Stocktake of the gender © SPC 2015 – Cover Design:© SPC Muriel 2015 Borderie – SPC Publications section – Photo: Kiribati Ministry for Women, and Youth Social Affairs. mainstreaming capacity of CONTACT DETAILS Pacific Island governments Secretariat of the Pacific Community SPC Headquarters SPC Suva Regional Office SPC Pohnpei Regional Office SPC Solomon Islands BP D5, Private Mail Bag, PO Box Q, Country Office 98848 Noumea Cedex, Suva, Kolonia, Pohnpei, 96941 FM, PO Box 1468 - Kiribati - New Caledonia Fiji, Federated States of Honiara, Solomon Islands Telephone: +687 26 20 00 Telephone: +679 337 0733 Micronesia Telephone: + 677 25543 Fax: +687 26 38 18 Fax: +679 337 0021 Telephone: +691 3207 523 +677 25574 Fax: +691 3202 725 Fax: +677 25547 Email: [email protected] Website: www.spc.int Stocktake of the gender mainstreaming capacity of Pacific Island governments Kiribati Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................ 1 List of abbreviations .......................................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 1. ObJectives and methodology ..................................................................................................... 4 2. Country overview ..........................................................................................................................