HUNDREDS of women turned up for the free cervical cancer screening at Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) office, Chinatown last Monday and Tuesday. SIPPA offered the free service to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). SIPPA Program Manager, Nester Amasia said SIPPA received many women compared to their normal daily work. “This is an indicator…
A special Women in Infrastructure Breakfast Forum on Friday has advocated for women to take up roles in the infrastructure sector. At the forum women working across government, industry and training institutions have also called on their sisters to advance the sustainability and economic potential of Solomon Islands infrastructure by working in the sector. At…
Lorah Kwanairara has been named as as the winner of the inaugural Australia Awards Alumni Women’s Leadership Award. The announcement was made at the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 this week. The new award celebrates women who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and dedication, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others. It honours those who…
THE Apunepara Ha’amwaora Natural Resource Association (AHNRA) has launched its final research report on ‘Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV)’ amongst women and youths in the South Malaita, East Are’Are and West Are’Are constituencies of Malaita Province. The findings were shared with local media during a breakfast press conference hosted by AHNRA at the Solomon Islands Broadcasting…
AS part of observing International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration this week, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) honours the extraordinary journey of its longest-serving female employee. Meet, Grace Julia Sipolo, a trailblazer whose dedication and resilience have paved the way for women in the traditionally male-dominated field of infrastructure development. Hailing from the small village…
THE Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWCFA) and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) Embassy celebrated the International Women’s Day in Honiara on Friday. They marked the event at the University of South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus, East Honiara. The celebration coincided with the second day celebration of the Chinese Film Festival.…
The Australian Government has announced an investment of more than $46million over the next three years in gender equality. Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton officially launched this new investment on Tuesday, as part of the Solomon Islands – Australia Gender Equality Partnership. High Commissioner Hilton said the investment, Advancing Gender…
THE Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering communities through its social responsibility initiatives in 2025. OFC made the announcement last weekend to mark the International Women’s Day. “As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) reaffirms its commitment to advancing women’s football and empowering…
The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) stands shoulder to shoulder with women across the nation as we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. As part of the celebration, GNUT reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality in its policy programs and transformation initiatives. Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, made this assurance while…
The people and Government of Australia, and the staff of the Australian High Commission in Honiara, wish all Solomon Islanders a Happy International Women’s Day 2025. As Solomon Islands’ number one partner, Australia is proud to be supporting the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs to host a three-day event, from 11th to…