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It takes a village to raise a child: Boosting regional investment in child protection and well-being
Suva, Fiji, 23 February 2025 – The Pacific is prioritising strengthening child protection systems by hosting the inaugural Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit in Suva, Fiji. Aligned with the aspirations Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and the priorities set out in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent (2050 ...
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The earthquake won’t stop children learning
Port Vila, Vanuatu, 17 February 2025 – Two months on since the 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu, more than 12,000 children from affected schools are able to continue their learning during this new school year. The earthquake caused widespread damage to lives, homes, schools, and health care facilities. UNI...
Report
Our Lives Online: Experiences of Children in the Pacific Opportunities, Risks and Harms
This report provides the findings of a regional analysis of the situation relating to Child Online Protection (COP) in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). The report draws on a combination of existing literature and data, interviews from 14 countries in the region, and in-country visits to four c...
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We need a ‘whole of village’ approach to deliver on the new child protection laws
Suva, Fiji, 21 December 2024 – “I can’t do much about the situation, I’m just following my mum. In order for me to be accepted by the gang, especially the older group of boys, I have to blend in and engage in stealing, drugs and other dangerous activities, it’s just the way it is on the streets.” – Viliame*, 16 ye...
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UNICEF applauds Fiji for adopting important child protection laws
SUVA, Fiji, 5 December 2024 – UNICEF welcomes Fiji’s passage of the new Child Care and Protection Act as well as Child Justice Act, commending the Government’s efforts to strengthen the child protection system. The Child Care and Protection Act includes the establishment of a Department for Children within the Min...
Report
Economic Costs of Violence Against Children in Fiji
Sadly, children in Fiji experience abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence on a daily basis. This not only affects their physical and mental health but also leads to challenges in education, social services, and their overall quality of life. The long-term impacts are well-documented: children who suffer abuse a...
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Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF
NEW YORK, 10 October 2024 – More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today. The first-ever global and regional estimates on sexual violence against children – published ahead of the International Day of the Girl – reveal the…
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Labour Mobility: Financial benefits raise issues of child rights
Suva, Fiji, 11 September 2024 – Labour mobility schemes have attracted a large number of Pacific workers overseas over the last decade. While much is known about the economic benefits of these programmes, until now, less was known about the social and economic costs - including the impact on children. A study rele...
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The Impact of Pacific Labour Mobility Schemes on Children Left Behind
This study aims to understand the impact of Pacific labor mobility schemes on children left behind in Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. It explores how these schemes influence the lives of children, families, and communities, focusing on protection risks and access to essential services in both urban and rural settings. The findings aim to guide Pacific governments in implementing child-sensitive and family-friendly policies to mitigate ...
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Rapid Assessment on the Situation of Children Working and Living on the Streets in Solomon Islands
This rapid assessment was conducted in preparation for the 2023 South Pacific Games, primarily to assess the challenges faced by children working and living on the streets in Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands. It focuses on assessing the prevalence of children on the streets, examining their demogra...
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Rapid Assessment on the Situation of Children Working and Living on the Streets in Solomon Islands
This rapid assessment was conducted in preparation for the 2023 South Pacific Games, primarily to assess the challenges faced by children working and living on the streets in Honiara, the capital city of the Solomon Islands. It focuses on assessing the prevalence of children on the streets, examining their demogra...
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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell following her trip to Vanuatu and Fiji
Fiji, 20 JULY 2024 – “Pacific Island nations are collectively responsible for less than one tenth of one per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions that are warming our planet. Yet these countries, including Vanuatu and Fiji where I visited this week, are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. “In Vanuatu, I met C...