Stat of the week: In Tuvalu, the unemployment rate was 24% in 2017

In Tuvalu, the unemployment rate was 24% in 2017. Tuvalu's main industries are fishing and tourism, and the country also exports small quantities of copra (dried coconut meat from which oil may be extracted).  

A mother’s dedication to education drives Uate to improve equality for women and young people

Hardships caused by inequality experienced by young people and by women motivate Uate Tamanikaiyaroi to ensure equal opportunities for all Pacific people. Uate continues explaining how his late mother carried the brunt of gender inequality from childhood…

‘Alofa’ - or love - underpins the Pacific solution to ending violence and empowering women

Socio-cultural values of love, protection and care that prevail in most Pacific Island countries and territories inspired a Samoan teenage girl to dedicate her life to the empowerment of women and girls. “My interest in gender equality started when I…

Sustainable fisheries in Wallis and Futuna: Do you know the marine protected areas?

(content available in French only) Pêche durable à Wallis et Futuna : Connaissez-vous les aires marines protégées ?  Connaissez-vous les aires marines protégées ? Il s'agit d'espaces délimités en mer qui répondent à des objectifs de protection de la …

SPC's 2022 Highlights: Farmers in the agro-ecological transition

Why planting trees provides more water for crops, air conditioning and natural fertilizer? Find out by watching this new episode of RESILIENCE and meet farmers from New Caledonia and French Polynesia who are committed to the agroecological transition…

Ma vie de bêche-de-mer en Océanie - La vie des holothuries

PROTEGE demonstration-farm networks: committing to an agroecological transition in the Pacific

Stat of the week: In 2015, Tonga had the highest right to housing score (Core Standard) among the Pacific: 97%

In 2015, Tonga had the highest right to housing score (Core Standard) among the Pacific: 97%. This right is closely linked to the right to human dignity. 10th of December is the Human Rights Day.  Historically, adequate housing was recognized as part of…

Pacific Community members mark 75 years of service to the region at 52nd Meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations and Special thematic session of the 12th Conference

From 23 to 25 November 2022, participants from across the Pacific and around the world were gathered for the 52nd Meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA 52) and the Special thematic session of the 12th…

Stat of the week: In Tonga, 19% of women (15-49) have suffered physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime (2019)

In Tonga, 19% of women (15-49) have suffered physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime (2019). This is one of the lowest reported rates in the Pacific.   25th of November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
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