Fiji Women's Rights Movement FWRM

ARSHAD DAUD NOT ASSOCIATED WITH US, SAYS FWRM

December 30^th 2006.

THE FIJI Womens Rights Movement would like to make it clear that local businessman Arshad Daud is in no way associated with the Movement. Mr Daud has mistakenly been associated with FWRM over the past week. The misconception follows his detention by the military on Christmas morning, at the same time as FWRM Executive Director, Virisila Buadromo.

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WOMEN CONCERNED BY FIJI HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

14^th December 2006

THE FIJI Women s Rights Movement is concerned by the conduct of the Fiji Human Rights Commission this week. Fiji s illegal military regime this week appointed Rodney Acraman as the new Ombudsman and Chair of the Human Rights Commission. The position had been vacant since early 2006.

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WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS THREATENED

December 10^th, 2006

HUMAN rights organisations and individuals have been threatened with violence, including rape, for speaking out on the current impasse in Fiji. The Fiji Women s Rights Movement office and FWRM Board member Imrana Jalal, received threatening phone calls last week.

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NGOs say NO to possible illegal takeover: Stick to the rule of law'

November 30^th 2006, 11pm

The Fiji Women s Rights Movement ( FWRM) and the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity (PCPI) condemn any attempts to unlawfully remove Fiji s democratically elected government . This follows threats by Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in response to a national address by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase this afternoon ( Nov 30^th 2006).

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ARMY SHOULD LEAVE LAW TO THE LAWMAKERS, SAYS FWRM

November 1^st, 2006

THE FIJI Women s Rights Movement says the Fiji Military Forces has no role in civic governance. The Movement has come out strongly against the recent threatening statements and actions by Commander Frank Bainimarama and his officers.

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MATERNITY PROTECTION IS A NECESSITY NOT A PRIVILEGE

15th September

Maternity protection for all women workers is a basic necessity, not a privilege, says the Fiji Women's Rights Movement. This protection is needed for women to be able to fulfil their reproductive role in society. Society, which includes families, employers, government and the community, is responsible for creating an enabling environment where women are able to carry out this role.

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KEEP THE MEDIA FREE

29th August

THE FIJI Women's Rights Movement has expressed concern at the proposed Broadcasting Licensing Bill, which may threaten freedom of the media. A free media is one of the foundations of democracy, and allows diverse views, including those of women and youth, to be heard by the public and decision-makers.

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LET'S TRAIN LEADERS, NOT QUEENS

16th August

THE BEST way to build self-esteem, confidence, public-speaking and leadership skills for young women is through leadership training, not beauty pageants, says the Fiji Women's Rights Movement.

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THIRTY COMMUNITY WORKERS TO LEARN ABOUT HIV/AIDS & LAW

11^th August, 2006

THIRTY community workers and trained community paralegals will come together next week to learn about HIV/AIDS, Human Rights & the Law. The Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM) and the Pacific Regional Rights Resource Team (RRRT) will conduct the intensive training from the 14^th to 18^th August at the Pacific Theological College. The training will focus on HIV/AIDS from a human rights perspective, and will analyse how this is placed in terms of Fiji s laws.

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WATER IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT

13th July 2006

THE FIJI Women's Rights Movement supports calls by civil society groups and the Fiji Human Rights Commission against the privatisation of Fiji's water supply.

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COMMUNITY WORKERS TO LEARN ABOUT THE FAMILY LAW ACT

18th May 2006

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JOINT STATEMENT - POLITICS IS NOT JUST ABOUT POLITICIANS AND PARTIES

3 May 2006

Fem LINKPACIFIC

Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC)

Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM)

Women's Action for Change (WAC)

Major women s organisations in Fiji are calling on political parties to realise that politics is not just about politicians. Fem LINKPACIFIC, the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement and Women's Action for Change are concerned that women s views are not being adequately reflected in party campaigns.

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JOINT STATEMENT - WOMEN'S ISSUES IN THE LEADUP TO THE 2006 ELECTIONS

1 May 2006

The Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM) and Women s Action for Change (WAC) are extremely concerned at the lack of media coverage on women's issues in the leadup to the 2006 elections and urgently call on political parties and the media to focus on women and children before the end of the week.

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FWRM CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

April 6 2006

The Fiji Women's Rights Movement strongly condemns all forms of violence against women, including the recent assault of a mother by her 22-year-old son.

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FWRM KICK STARTS WIP APPEAL

5 April 2006

The Fiji Women's Rights Movement today handed over $1000 to kick start the WIP Appeal a fundraising initiative to assist the female candidates in their campaigns for the May General Elections. FWRM's donation comes from the proceeds of book sales, and not from donor funds.

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WE CANNOT UPHOLD THE LAW BY BREAKING THE LAW

16^th March 2006

THE FIJI Women's Rights Movement and the Pacific Centre for Public Integrity are concerned by recent reports about the Fiji Military s Truth & Justice Campaign in the lead up to Fiji s National Elections in May.

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'PICTURE THIS!' SOMETHING DIFFERENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

7^th March 2006

THE FIJI Women's Rights Movement is doing something a little different for International Women s Day this year. Tomorrow morning, Wednesday March 8^th, CEO for Women Emele Duituturaga will launch ¡Picture This! A photography exhibit by young women. The ¡Picture This! project aims to explore the international Women s Day theme through the eyes of these young women, who were equipped with disposable cameras from Caines Jannif Limited.

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