Tonga finding new ways to promote human rights for vulnerable women and children
When COVID-19 forced the world into a lockdown this year, workplaces across the world were forced to adjust to new ways of operating or doing business. Many were forced to shut down, temporarily or permanently. But in the face of the harsh realities of…
Engage us in decision-making: Pacific youth
Youth from the Pacific need to be engaged in decision-making on biodiversity and conservation issues. This was raised at a youth session held on 26 November as part of the 10th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas.…
Pacific Community introduces new Human Rights and Social Development (HRSD) Division
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently finalised the merger of two of its divisions, namely, the Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) and the Social Development Programme (SDP). The newly merged division is now known as the Human Rights and Social…
A reawakening of cultures
A reawakening of cultures
By SAMANTHA RINA
New publication highlights the unique cultural etiquette of the Pacific
First published in 2005, Cultural Etiquette in the Pacific is an introductory guide to the diverse array of cultural knowledge and practices found throughout the 26 countries that SPC serves in the Pacific region. This new and revised second edition,…
Rotuma’s Youth hold the keys to a sustainable future
Rotuma’s Youth hold the keys to a sustainable future
Exciting additions for your reading list
The Publishing Team has released the latest publications for July – August 2020. RRRT launched a milestone anthology for school students titled Rising Tide, with poetry and artistic contributions from young people that make the connection between…
Rising Tide of spoken art to advocate human rights and social justice
By Nilesh Goundar
16 days of activism against gender based violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was…