Access to finance is a huge challenge for women wishing to start businesses. The loans given by SPBD to enable women micro-entrepreneurs to start small businesses has changed the lives of many. Last night i was privileged to share in the accomplishments of 3500 such women.

📢 Apply now for #Pacific #GenderEquality grants! Announcing a new round of grants for gender equality through #PacificWomenLead at SPC. 📆 *Applications OPEN from 31 October to 6 December 2022* ⏩ bit.ly/3yw0Snj

Congratulations!!!

#COP27 | Join the global movement to #takeaction and follow the campaign: #1pt5tostayalive 🌏 🌡️ ℹ️ bit.ly/3zcT761 Pacific Community Dr. Stuart Minchin Paula Vivili Emily Sharp Miles Young Tara Chetty @mia_spc Mereseini Rakuita SPREP

Grants available through SPC Pacific Community under Australian government funded Pacific Women Lead program Pacific Women Lead for gender equality projects spc.int/updates/news/2…

SPEAK HER NAME. KNOW HER STORY. #16DaysOfActivism

“We can’t ensure gender justice if we can’t track it with gender data.”

She turns 70 today - a true daughter of Fiji who is an inspiration to many and is a fearless and passionate advocate for human rights and in particular the rights of women and children. It continues to be an honour to work with you Shamima.❤️

Traditional Pacific Welcome at the Forum Secretariat for the Hon. PM of Fiji as Chair of the Forum.

Listening to the Hon. Prime Minister Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Office of the Prime Minister speak at the Forum Secretariat today brought home yet again the strength of us as a Pacific people with a shared history and destiny…laying emphasis on our strength as one unit. #regionalism

Our Oceanic Pacific delegation comprises over 60+ people who represent the diversity of our region, across geographical location, identity & sectors, including grassroots advocates & representatives across civil society, government, private sector & multi-lateral organisations.

Encouraging to see Pacific leaders amplifying Pacific issues on gender equality at #WD2023. Early morning briefing before the start of busy day 1.

“Be creative, be courageous, be steadfast in your initiatives in climate justice.” - Mary Robinson.

Minister for Women Hon. Tabuya as a panelist relaying Fiji’s position on advancing feminist climate justice through the rule of law. Fiji Government Lynda Tabuya

Mereseini Rakuita Tara Chetty Paula Vivili C. Frances Koya

Excited 4 the start of the PIFWL Meeting today! 🤝 Joining forces 2 promote gender equality and women's empowerment 💪 & it's #ThursdaysInBlack, a powerful symbol of solidarity against GBV. 🖤 #PIFWL Mereseini Rakuita Tara Chetty Miles Young Pacific Live tweets

The critical nexus between gender equality and culture as an enabler needs to be positively explored.

Teach your boys to respect women. Teach your girls that as women - they are ALLOWED to take up space.

begin to create honest spaces for men and boys to be accountable in the moment. To 'punish' by making misogyny the exception….

Hon. Minister Tabuya opening Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Women’s Entrepreneurship United Nations ESCAP Fiji Government Pacific Women Lead