16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025 Launched in Honiara
BY JOY OFASIA
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence was officially launched in Honiara this week, bringing together government leaders, civil society groups, and community advocates.
This year’s theme, “United to End Digital Violence...
NECO Undergone Gender training
New Entrance Correctional Officer (NECO) undergone a week-long training on Gender and Power Relation: Violence Against Women at the Correctional Training Academy Rove, in Honiara
Deputy Commissioner Administration Christopher Bwekulyi in his keynote address said...
Weaving Legacy: Solomon Islands Women Shine at International Art Triennial
BY JOY OFASIA
A group of women from the Solomon Islands have left a lasting impression at one of the Asia-Pacific's most prestigious art events — the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial (APT11), hosted by the...
Lilly Funakwanga Advocates for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
BY JOY OFASIA
DURING the International Women’s Day celebrations in Honiara, Lilly Tafoa Funakwanga, Managing Director at AVIV Design Printing and Construction, shared her insights on women’s rights and gender equality in the Solomon Islands.
While...
Empowered by Support: Elizabeth Tolilalo Celebrates Women’s Strength
BY JOY OFASIA
AS women around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, Elizabeth Tolilalo, the secretary of the Women’s Salvation Army Church Organization, reflects on her journey and the women who have shaped her life.
In...
Australia Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Solomon Islands
BY CHRIS ALEX
ON the second day of International Women’s Day celebrations, Australian Minister-Counsellor Lindsay Buckingham from the Australian High Commission reinforced Australia’s unwavering commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls...
Women’s International Day: Celebrating Grace Sipolo’s Trailblazing Journey at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development
IN observance of International Women’s Day, which was celebrated this week, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) honours the extraordinary journey of its longest-serving female employee, Grace Julia Sipolo, a trailblazer whose dedication and...
Dr Bird Achieves Academic Goal
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women who break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Education and training are crucial in providing women and girls with opportunities to reach...
A Law Graduate Gaining Valuable Work Experience As Hies Enumerator
FRESH out of University, Christa Palo is a law graduate working as an enumerator for the Household Income and Expenditure Survey, HIES, 2024-2025 currently implemented by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office. She works...
FEH SINU Women Mark IWD 2025 with ‘Accelerate Action’ Tok Stori
THE Faculty of Education and Humanities (FEH) at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 with an engaging and thought-provoking ‘Tok Stori’ session centered on this year’s theme: Accelerate...
