Touching me without my consent is sexual harassment
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 32-year-old blind woman. I’ve been blind since birth. Ever since I was young I’ve wanted to have a normal job and go to work every day like everyone else I know.
Until we start speaking up, things are not going to improve…
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 46-year-old professional Pacific Island woman working for a large development organisation. My work requires frequent travel to Pacific Island countries for meetings and conferences.
"Luckily, our bank has a very clear policy"
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I’m a 27 year-old bank worker. I love my job. I get to meet new people every day and there’s never a dull moment in the bank. Sure, some of the customers get frustrated with the waiting time and take it out on staff,…
“It started in high school…”
Sexual harassment: Women’s stories
I am 21 year old woman, a third-year university student. For me, sexual harassment started in high school. Yes, I know boys will be boys and make stupid comments, and I could handle them, though I didn’t like them. But…
Sexual harassment: Myths and facts
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
What is sexual harassment?
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Tonga magistrates and lawyers discuss implementation of Family Protection Act
Members of the judiciary and lawyers in Tonga recently held discussions aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Family Protection Act in order to tackle domestic violence.
The consultations (12-14 December) were funded by the European Union…
Ending family violence in Pacific: law is not enough
A respected former Fijian judge has told a human rights forum that legislation is only part of the solution to ending domestic violence in the Pacific region.
Justice sector in Solomon Islands better prepared to tackle domestic violence
Tribute to valued SPC colleague Losana McGowan
The staff of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of a valued Fijian colleague and friend, Ms Losana McGowan.