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‘Pacific media ought to bear witness to human rights violations’ – David Robie
‘Pacific media ought to bear witness to human rights violations’ – David Robie
12 January 2019
First ever mock Parliament for women begins in Kiribati
First ever mock Parliament for women begins in Kiribati
12 January 2019
Pacific countries agree to establish a regional working group to address domestic violence
Pacific countries agree to establish a regional working group to address domestic violence
26 October 2018
Pohnpei community organisations receive advocacy grants from the Pacific Community
Pohnpei community organisations receive advocacy grants from the Pacific Community
19 September 2018
Vanuatu ready to move forward on key human rights conventions
Vanuatu ready to move forward on key human rights conventions
22 August 2018
Human rights focused ‘Pacific Commonwealth Equality Project’ launched in Kiribati
Human rights focused ‘Pacific Commonwealth Equality Project’ launched in Kiribati
17 August 2018
Pacific children key to championing human rights in the region
Pacific children key to championing human rights in the region
10 August 2018
Marshall Islands prosecutors receive training on Domestic Violence Protection and Prevention Act
Marshall Islands prosecutors receive training on Domestic Violence Protection and Prevention Act
3 August 2018
Disabled Persons Organisations explore strategies to promote disability-inclusive development
Disabled Persons Organisations explore strategies to promote disability-inclusive development
4 May 2018
Donor Roundtable on National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the Pacific
Donor Roundtable on National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the Pacific
27 April 2018
Court Justices in the Solomon Islands receive training on Family Protection Act
Court Justices in the Solomon Islands receive training on Family Protection Act
21 March 2018
Tonga Family Protection Legal Aid Centre opens on 12 March 2018
Tonga Family Protection Legal Aid Centre opens on 12 March 2018
9 March 2018
New Pacific Partnership addresses gender equality and violence against women
New Pacific Partnership addresses gender equality and violence against women
8 March 2018
Tonga launches ‘Access to Justice Project’ offering survivors of domestic violence free legal advice and assistance
Tonga launches ‘Access to Justice Project’ offering survivors of domestic violence free legal advice and assistance
8 December 2017
Solomon Islands stakeholders develop information and education materials on Family Violence
Solomon Islands stakeholders develop information and education materials on Family Violence
14 November 2017
Vanuatu Magistrates deliberate on family protection
Vanuatu Magistrates deliberate on family protection
25 August 2017
Marshall Islands Judges deliberate on domestic violence and family protection
Marshall Islands Judges deliberate on domestic violence and family protection
25 August 2017
Solomon Islands Justice-sector providers discuss implementation of the Family Protection Act
Solomon Islands Justice-sector providers discuss implementation of the Family Protection Act
25 August 2017
Sweden partners with SPC to advance human rights in the Pacific
Sweden partners with SPC to advance human rights in the Pacific
19 July 2017
SPC signs agreement with UK Government to strengthen human rights in 9 Pacific Commonwealth countries
SPC signs agreement with UK Government to strengthen human rights in 9 Pacific Commonwealth countries
13 July 2017
SPC welcomes Nauru’s domestic Violence and Family Protection Bill
SPC welcomes Nauru’s domestic Violence and Family Protection Bill
11 May 2017
Pacific Church Representatives discuss way forward for Domestic Violence and Family Protection Legislation
Pacific Church Representatives discuss way forward for Domestic Violence and Family Protection Legislation
10 May 2017
New statistics guide to support Pacific human rights reporting
New statistics guide to support Pacific human rights reporting
5 May 2017
Building Pacific Social Citizens through Education
Building Pacific Social Citizens through Education
11 April 2017
Pacific Community Offsets Flight Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Pacific Community Offsets Flight Carbon Dioxide Emissions
28 March 2017
Tuvalu launches Pacific's first Human Rights National Action Plan
Tuvalu launches Pacific's first Human Rights National Action Plan
27 January 2017
Tonga magistrates and lawyers discuss implementation of Family Protection Act
Tonga magistrates and lawyers discuss implementation of Family Protection Act
19 December 2016
Nauru MPs discuss human rights for development
Nauru MPs discuss human rights for development
8 December 2016
Reporting human rights statistics in the Pacific
Reporting human rights statistics in the Pacific
8 November 2016
Pacific dialogue centres on human rights
Pacific dialogue centres on human rights
11 October 2016
Kiribati MPs discuss human rights for development
Kiribati MPs discuss human rights for development
22 September 2016
Pacific human rights analysis released
Pacific human rights analysis released
15 September 2016
FSM consultations on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratification
FSM consultations on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratification
1 August 2016
PACIFIC COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH TUVALU TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN RIGHTS
PACIFIC COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH TUVALU TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN RIGHTS
15 July 2016
Passage of Nauru child protection law welcomed
Passage of Nauru child protection law welcomed
22 June 2016
Pacific’s first Sexual and Reproductive Rights Manual Launched
Pacific’s first Sexual and Reproductive Rights Manual Launched
17 April 2016
Pacific journalists strengthen understanding on human rights reporting
Pacific journalists strengthen understanding on human rights reporting
15 April 2016
Commencement of the Family Protection Act in Solomon Islands – Keynote Address: The Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare
Commencement of the Family Protection Act in Solomon Islands – Keynote Address: The Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare
13 April 2016
Partnering with media to strengthen human rights in the Pacific
Partnering with media to strengthen human rights in the Pacific
12 April 2016
Justice sector in Solomon Islands better prepared to tackle domestic violence
Justice sector in Solomon Islands better prepared to tackle domestic violence
14 March 2016
Pacific Community calls for greater efforts to close gender gaps
Pacific Community calls for greater efforts to close gender gaps
8 March 2016
Pacific human rights champion shares experiences with Members of Parliament
Pacific human rights champion shares experiences with Members of Parliament
4 March 2016
Cyclone Winston: Pacific Community offers assistance to Fiji
Cyclone Winston: Pacific Community offers assistance to Fiji
24 February 2016
Greg Urwin awardee to join Pacific Community
Greg Urwin awardee to join Pacific Community
12 February 2016
Palau and Solomon Islands prepare for UN Human Rights Council reviews
Palau and Solomon Islands prepare for UN Human Rights Council reviews
22 January 2016
New Report Finds Traditions which Emphasise Difference Must be Challenged to Address Inequality
New Report Finds Traditions which Emphasise Difference Must be Challenged to Address Inequality
20 January 2016
The voices of the Pacific and the Paris Agreement
The voices of the Pacific and the Paris Agreement
16 December 2015
Advancing human rights in the Pacific
Advancing human rights in the Pacific
9 December 2015
Promoting greater women’s leadership in all areas of decision making
Promoting greater women’s leadership in all areas of decision making
9 December 2015
Preventing violence against women and girls through the school curriculum in Kiribati
Preventing violence against women and girls through the school curriculum in Kiribati
8 December 2015
Recognising women’s contribution to Solomon Island’s economy
Recognising women’s contribution to Solomon Island’s economy
1 December 2015
Call for gender perspective in disaster management in the region
Call for gender perspective in disaster management in the region
30 November 2015
Explaining gender in Niue
Explaining gender in Niue
30 November 2015
Op-ed for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Op-ed for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November 2015
Pacific countries and territories strategize to promote gender equality through media
Pacific countries and territories strategize to promote gender equality through media
19 November 2015
Nauru submits first report to the UN committee on the Rights of the Child
Nauru submits first report to the UN committee on the Rights of the Child
3 November 2015
Human Rights and Good Local Governance to Combat Climate Change
Human Rights and Good Local Governance to Combat Climate Change
27 October 2015
New graduate lawyers undertake human rights and family law training
New graduate lawyers undertake human rights and family law training
7 October 2015
SPC expands human rights work in Northern Pacific
SPC expands human rights work in Northern Pacific
11 September 2015
Pacific People Advancing Change Training in Port Vila
Pacific People Advancing Change Training in Port Vila
10 September 2015
‘Consider human rights in your work’ – Chief Justice of Vanuatu
‘Consider human rights in your work’ – Chief Justice of Vanuatu
8 September 2015
SPC provides human rights support to new Tuvalu Parliament
SPC provides human rights support to new Tuvalu Parliament
31 August 2015
SPC launches latest collection of human rights case law from the Pacific
SPC launches latest collection of human rights case law from the Pacific
30 July 2015
Pacific magistrates and judges share experiences on human rights in courts
Pacific magistrates and judges share experiences on human rights in courts
29 July 2015
Fiji Police Officers trained to higher human rights standards of policing
Fiji Police Officers trained to higher human rights standards of policing
2 July 2015
Marshall Islands highlights human rights impacts of climate change to UN Human Rights Council
Marshall Islands highlights human rights impacts of climate change to UN Human Rights Council
13 May 2015
SPC carries Pacific women’s voices to Australian parliamentary committee
SPC carries Pacific women’s voices to Australian parliamentary committee
8 May 2015
Kiribati Parliament endorses Pacific declaration on human rights for good governance
Kiribati Parliament endorses Pacific declaration on human rights for good governance
6 May 2015
First ever Pacific MPs declaration on human rights for good governance
First ever Pacific MPs declaration on human rights for good governance
11 February 2015
The Big Nine, your one-stop-shop for human rights conventions is online
The Big Nine, your one-stop-shop for human rights conventions is online
30 January 2015
Human Rights, critical building block for good governance
Human Rights, critical building block for good governance
28 January 2015
Mock session prepares Kiribati for report to UN Human Rights Council
Mock session prepares Kiribati for report to UN Human Rights Council
9 January 2015
Tuvalu passes domestic violence Act
Tuvalu passes domestic violence Act
23 December 2014
SPC marks Human Rights Day with national awards in six Pacific countries
SPC marks Human Rights Day with national awards in six Pacific countries
10 December 2014
USP announces third round of scholarships for human rights studies in 2015
USP announces third round of scholarships for human rights studies in 2015
5 December 2014
SPC empowers new lawyers to embrace human rights for development
SPC empowers new lawyers to embrace human rights for development
20 October 2014
Kiribati prepares to roll out legislation to protect families from domestic violence
Kiribati prepares to roll out legislation to protect families from domestic violence
2 October 2014
Tonga Family Protection Bill favoured by full majority
Tonga Family Protection Bill favoured by full majority
4 September 2014
SPC supports improved human rights reporting for development
SPC supports improved human rights reporting for development
13 August 2014
Statistics on women's and men’s realities are crucial for development
Statistics on women's and men’s realities are crucial for development
5 August 2014
SPC supports young voices
SPC supports young voices
25 June 2014
Call for applications - Regional Youth and CSO Dialogue 23-27 June 2014
Call for applications - Regional Youth and CSO Dialogue 23-27 June 2014
22 May 2014
Samoan youths gearing up for Small Island Developing States meeting in Apia
Samoan youths gearing up for Small Island Developing States meeting in Apia
20 May 2014
Empowering future lawyers of the region
Empowering future lawyers of the region
2 May 2014
Another human rights first for Tonga
Another human rights first for Tonga
20 March 2014
Human rights reporting, a tool for development in the region
Human rights reporting, a tool for development in the region
5 March 2014
Pacific parliamentarians discuss their role in advancing human rights in the region
Pacific parliamentarians discuss their role in advancing human rights in the region
31 January 2014
New publication reveals advances in gender equality
New publication reveals advances in gender equality
24 October 2013
SPC launches latest collection of Pacific human rights cases
SPC launches latest collection of Pacific human rights cases
8 October 2013
Pacific representatives meet to develop campaigns to address violence against women
Pacific representatives meet to develop campaigns to address violence against women
13 August 2013
SPC enhances knowledge of Tonga stakeholders on the rights of people with disability
SPC enhances knowledge of Tonga stakeholders on the rights of people with disability
2 August 2013
Expert calls for domestic violence laws in the Pacific to be gender specific
Expert calls for domestic violence laws in the Pacific to be gender specific
10 June 2013
Pacific judges and magistrates consultation focuses on human rights issues in the region
Pacific judges and magistrates consultation focuses on human rights issues in the region
5 June 2013
Forum Regional Security Committee strengthens engagement with Pacific civil society
Forum Regional Security Committee strengthens engagement with Pacific civil society
5 June 2013
Regional civil society dialogue calls for a human rights approach to development in the region
Regional civil society dialogue calls for a human rights approach to development in the region
13 May 2013
SPC recognises Pacific organisations and individuals with Human Rights Awards
SPC recognises Pacific organisations and individuals with Human Rights Awards
12 April 2013
Lay magistrates to ensure human rights for vulnerable groups
Lay magistrates to ensure human rights for vulnerable groups
12 April 2013
SPC prepares Kiribati advocates for consultations on violence against women legislation
SPC prepares Kiribati advocates for consultations on violence against women legislation
14 March 2013
USP and SPC launch the first human rights-focused diploma in the Pacific
USP and SPC launch the first human rights-focused diploma in the Pacific
21 February 2013
Pacific human rights trainers trained to higher standards
Pacific human rights trainers trained to higher standards
12 February 2013
Pacific Island Countries champion human rights
Pacific Island Countries champion human rights
23 October 2012
Leadership diploma course for Pacific Island paralegals
Leadership diploma course for Pacific Island paralegals
5 October 2012
Pacific Island communities lobby for legislative change
Pacific Island communities lobby for legislative change
2 October 2012
Pacific MPs united on ending violence against women
Pacific MPs united on ending violence against women
29 August 2012
MIA Hosts Joint National Consultations on Reviewed Gender and Development Policy and Strengthening Capacities for Peace and Development in Tonga
MIA Hosts Joint National Consultations on Reviewed Gender and Development Policy and Strengthening Capacities for Peace and Development in Tonga
17 August 2012
Dame Carol Kidu challenges Pacific Parliamentarians
Dame Carol Kidu challenges Pacific Parliamentarians
20 July 2012
Campaigns to lobby for legislative change in Vanuatu
Campaigns to lobby for legislative change in Vanuatu
5 June 2012
Solomon Islands to consider HIV legislation
Solomon Islands to consider HIV legislation
16 May 2012
Solomon Islands to consider HIV legislation
Solomon Islands to consider HIV legislation
16 May 2012
Progress toward HIV legislation in Solomon Islands
Progress toward HIV legislation in Solomon Islands
9 May 2012
Tonga National Forum of Church Leaders (TNFCL) urges the Combat of Gender-Based Violence
Tonga National Forum of Church Leaders (TNFCL) urges the Combat of Gender-Based Violence
21 February 2012
Working group to explore possible regional human rights mechanism for the Pacific
Working group to explore possible regional human rights mechanism for the Pacific
2 December 2011
Regional Human Rights Training Workshop for Lawyers and Magistrates
Regional Human Rights Training Workshop for Lawyers and Magistrates
2 November 2011
Pacific Islands Lawyers for Human Rights Network
Pacific Islands Lawyers for Human Rights Network
1 November 2011
Sub-Regional ‘writeshop’ accelerates HIV Law reform in the Pacific
Sub-Regional ‘writeshop’ accelerates HIV Law reform in the Pacific
12 September 2011
Kiribati women show their skills in Parliament
Kiribati women show their skills in Parliament
9 August 2011
Kiribati parliamentary training for potential women candidates begins
Kiribati parliamentary training for potential women candidates begins
4 August 2011
Vanuatu taking its international legal obligations to another level – key workshop to build skills opens in Port Vila
Vanuatu taking its international legal obligations to another level – key workshop to build skills opens in Port Vila
1 June 2011
Chief Justice of New Zealand commends SPC and AusAID for their human rights work in the Pacific
Chief Justice of New Zealand commends SPC and AusAID for their human rights work in the Pacific
17 December 2010
Courts plays a critical role in assuring human rights for Pacific Island people
Courts plays a critical role in assuring human rights for Pacific Island people
17 December 2010
Pacific Regional Consultation for Judges and Magistrates on Human Rights Conventions and Standards
Pacific Regional Consultation for Judges and Magistrates on Human Rights Conventions and Standards
9 December 2010
Meeting of Pacific Island lawyers focuses on human rights
Meeting of Pacific Island lawyers focuses on human rights
30 November 2010
SPC signs host country agreement to establish a country office in Vanuatu
SPC signs host country agreement to establish a country office in Vanuatu
13 October 2010
Kiribati supportive in addressing Violence Against Women Laws
Kiribati supportive in addressing Violence Against Women Laws
1 October 2010
Palau’s human rights situation up for review in 2011
Palau’s human rights situation up for review in 2011
19 August 2010
Kiribati challenges Pacific Island countries to address violence against women
Kiribati challenges Pacific Island countries to address violence against women
21 December 2009
Pacific parliamentarians call for a regional human rights commission
Pacific parliamentarians call for a regional human rights commission
21 December 2009
Violence against women costs money
Violence against women costs money
15 December 2009
Nauru MPs commit to ratifying CEDAW
Nauru MPs commit to ratifying CEDAW
7 December 2009
Pacific lawyers encouraged to assist with human rights reporting
Pacific lawyers encouraged to assist with human rights reporting
22 October 2009
Solomon Islands Parliament strides towards gender equality in sexual assault law
Solomon Islands Parliament strides towards gender equality in sexual assault law
28 July 2009
Pacific laws on violence do not protect women: Jalal
Pacific laws on violence do not protect women: Jalal
11 March 2009
New laws on Violence Against Women and Family law needed in all Pacific countries
New laws on Violence Against Women and Family law needed in all Pacific countries
6 March 2009
Pacific expert on UN panel calls for comprehensive laws to protect women
Pacific expert on UN panel calls for comprehensive laws to protect women
6 March 2009
RRRT/SPC makes submission to Australian federal parliament on regional human rights mechanism
RRRT/SPC makes submission to Australian federal parliament on regional human rights mechanism
23 February 2009
Harmful practises against women in the pacific and globally
Harmful practises against women in the pacific and globally
19 February 2009
A Pacific view on gender equality and family law
A Pacific view on gender equality and family law
18 February 2009
