From those early beginnings FWRM has kept busy...

Campaigning for Anti-Discrimination legislation (Sexual discrimination against women became unlawful in the Fiji Constitution of 1990)

• Demystifying the legal language of Family Law, explaining the legal processes of marriage, divorce and child custody in local courts (Producing printed materials and mass media presentations in Fiji's three vernacular languages; these are now used as prototypes in other Pacific island countries. An FWRM member was appointed by Government as Family Law Commissioner)
• Hosting regional seminars and training workshops (Women and the Law in the Pacific 1994, Pacific Women in Politics Regional Roundtable 1994, Women, Law and Development 1995)
• Campaigning for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (The Fiji Government ratified CEDAW in 1995)
• Mobilizing public opinion to change the citizenship laws of Fiji, which blatantly discriminated against women (Equality in citizenship rights came into effect with Fiji's new Constitution in July 1998)
• Drafting a Sexual Offences Bill and campaigning for the support of 16 women's organizations (The draft Bill was presented to the Commissioner responsible for the Penal Code. The Fiji Law Reform Commission is currently reviewing this draft legislation, to be tabled in Parliament)
• Participating in international networks in support of women's rights (16 Days of Action Against Violence, Thursdays in Black, International Labour Organization Working Group on Women Workers, Steering Council of Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
• Researching and publishing information to raise public awareness and debate on women's legal and human rights (Labouring Under the Law, Law for Pacific Women, Fishing for Justice, Family Law and Legal Literacy, WEER brochures (Women's Economic and Employment Rights) on Sexual Harassment, Domestic
  Workers, Garment Workers, Maternity Leave)

[A full listing of our activities appears under Services]

Young Mission Statement

FWRM is a multiethnic and multicultural non-governmental organization committed to removing discrimination against women through institutional reforms and attitudinal changes. By means of core programs as well as innovative approaches, the Movement practices and promotes feminism, democracy, the rule of law, good governance and human rights. It strives to empower, unite and provide leadership opportunities for women in Fiji, especially for emerging young leaders. The Movement's Vision is for the women of Fiji to be free from all forms of discrimination have equal access to opportunities and to live in a healthy environment where the principles of feminism, democracy, good governance, multi-culturalism and human rights prevail.

Purpose

The purpose of the Movement is to work towards the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, promote the equality of women, and support democracy and human rights in all areas in Fiji and the Pacific Island region.

Objectives

The objectives of the Movement shall be:

• To publicly address all issues affecting women's human rights, status and opportunity within Fiji including cultural, domestic, legal, social, health, economic, employment, religious and political situations;
• To advice improved policy and legislation on issues affecting women's rights;
• To promote equal access to services by women and equal opportunity through appropriate enabling actions; and
• To ensure the Movement remains a well managed and sustainable organization, giving leadership opportunities to women, networking and sharing experiences with others in the Pacific, regionally and internationally.