Gender Equality
Pacific lagging on women's participation, says UN official
29 Apr 2025
But at least discussions are beginning to take place at high levels, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Pacific regional office head.
Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
23 Oct 2024
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Arjoon Suddhoo said none of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality and women's empowerment are on track.
New study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
6 Dec 2023
The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region, new research has found.
'Violence against women remains rife': Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence
4 Dec 2023
Analysis - Decades since the Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - and a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality, writes Grace Jennings-Edquist.
