I had no money growing up. My dad was a labourer and my mum did everything to make ends meet. Men worked hard. Women worked miracles. But education was free. As was the local library. I knew books were my passport to a better life. Happy #WorldBookDay

Fiji’s growing #HIV epidemic is a concern for the #Pacific as Fiji is the hub of the Pacific for education, work and travel esp among #young people. Existing HIV vulnerabilities-low condom use, low HIV knowledge & injecting drug use is placing the Pacific in a fragile state1/4 🧵

Shared responsibility is needed to avert new #HIV infections. The silence on #sexualhealth and use of stimulant synthetic drugs is driving new infections. More action and more investments is needed now. 1/4 🧵

It's truly inspiring to witness our #Youth4Climate friend Ernest Gibson engaging in a conversation with the talented young leaders from the Asia-Pacific region 🌏 and Former President Obama, discussing their impactful work in uplifting communities. Keep shining, Ernest! 💫💚

What fantastic news! Let’s go Lenora Qereqeretabua 👏🏼 (Hopefully my sister @TaleiTora won’t miss another Fijian Drua game 😂)

As a proud holder of the beautiful blue passport and a member of the #vuvale , I cannot share this fast enough! (I would settle for a visa on a arrival situation or even an ETA tbh.) Please and thank you 😊

The rising #HIV cases in #Fiji is a clear call to action & a shared responsibility. Early detection,education,sustained #ARV treatment,& well resourced health services is key. Most importantly with #community-driven approaches. More is needed NOW to avert a #Pacific #Crisis

Almost 100% increase in new cases of #HIV for #Fiji, as highlighted by the Minister for Ministry of Health & Medical Services - Fiji. The new budget allocation for HIV shows a strong commitment though more is needed for robust programming, data & innovative solutions. fijivillage.com/news/Almost-10…

I'm not crying, you are...

How did this even happen? Who were the short-listed candidates? Are we rewarding people for their 'support' during the elections? We're supposed to be making changes but I continue to see appointments that are questionable. Disappointing. fijivillage.com/news/Amrit-is-…

Pope Francis on Israel’s assault on Gaza: “This is not war, it is terrorism”.

“You can’t say because Ukraine was invaded that suddenly sovereignty is important, but it was never important for Palestine. If you believe in international law, then wherever sovereignty is infringed, it must apply.” —South Africa’s Foreign Minister

“Take note Butcher Biden, the ancestors of the Ireland that you claim to be from disown you. Keep our country out of your mouth!” “The people of Europe stand with Palestine and with South Africa.” 🔥🔥🔥

Sterilized

We are with our colleagues in the #Pacific to discuss advancing anticipatory action. Anticipatory action needs to start with legal frameworks - mandating early action into laws, policies & plans, ensures they happen. Read how - disasterlaw.ifrc.org/sites/default/… 📸Wojciech Dabrowka

Join government, civil society, international representatives, and academics to discuss current issues relating to disasters, international law and its domestic implementation in Asia Pacific. apdisasterlaw.wixsite.com/disaster-laworm

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an

Congratulations Vasiti Soko and @FijiNDMO - so proud that we get to work with you 👏🏼

A quick math lesson - 31% is nearly 1/3 NOT ‘nearly half’ 🤦🏽‍♂️

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Port Vila in Vanuatu with reports of damages in the capital. Trained Red Cross volunteers are on the ground and ready to assist affected communities with pre-positioned relief items.