Solomon Islands Champions Gender Equality
United Nations Headquarters, New York – March 21, 2025. The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment at the 69th Session of the Commission on the...
Miss Pacific Islands 2025 Countdown
BY JOY OFASIA
THE anticipation for the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is reaching a fever pitch as Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, prepares to host the prestigious event from February 1 to...
Maeverlyn Pitanoe: Bomb Survivor Advocates for Change at Landmine Treaty Conference
BY JOY OFASIA
MAEVERLYN Kabolo Pitanoe, a 52-year-old mother of two from Lau Lagoon in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, has faced unimaginable hardship, but her journey from tragedy to activism has transformed her into a...
Young Women’s Parliamentary Group Welcomes New Chairlady and Executive
THE Young Women's Parliamentary Group (YWPG) is pleased to announce the election of Mrs. Mary Keqa-Vasaro as its new Chairlady 2024-2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the organization.
Mrs. Keqa-Vasaro, a passionate advocate for...
Historic Election of Solomon Islands’ First Female Deputy Speaker
THE National Parliament of Solomon Islands has elected Honourable Cathy Nori, Member of Parliament (MP) for Maringe-Kokota, on Wednesday 18th December 2024 to be the country’s first female Deputy Speaker of Parliament.
This is a...
Nori for First Female Deputy Speaker
THE Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT), under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, will put forward Honorable Cathy Nori as the candidate for Deputy Speaker of the National...
Australia-Solomon Islands Promoting Equality in the Law and Justice Sector
AUSTRALIA was proud to support a host of events supporting gender equality in the law and justice sector as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
The five events reflect the...
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: AWE Solomon Islands 2024 Cohort Graduates in Honiara
BY JOY OFASIA
30 women entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands graduated from the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 Cohort at B Natural Cafe in Honiara, marking a significant achievement in female entrepreneurship.
This momentous event marked...
Eight RSIPF Female Officers Attend Policing Seminar in Australia
EIGHT female officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) recently travelled to Australia for the Australasian Council of Women (ACWAP) Professional Development Seminar and Excellence in Policing Awards recently.
ACWAP is a member-based...
WELSI Looks to Break Barriers to Women in Leadership
WOMEN in leadership face barriers that are both visible and invisible. From societal expectations and cultural norms to structural inequalities and biases, these barriers have kept many women from realizing their full potential in...
