Media Release
Challenge the stereotypes on breast cancer: Ali
October 5, 2020
We need to challenge the stereotypes surrounding breast cancer. That’s the message from Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali as the world marks breast cancer awareness month, commonly known as Pinktober. Ms Ali said there were a lot of stereotypes associated with breast cancer, with sexual stereotypes being the
Ali: What is the real motive?
September 30, 2020
Media Release 30/09/20 A proud University of the South Pacific alumni and human rights activist has questioned the real motive behind the government’s decision to suspend Fiji’s education grant to USP. Shamima Ali said the government should have consideration and compassion and think about the welfare and future of the
Press Release – 24/09/20
September 24, 2020
PATRIARCHY remains the biggest barrier to addressing violence against women and girls, says Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali.
For The Record with Shamima Ali
April 19, 2020
Watch the replay of the FBC TV - For The Record programme where FWCC Coordinator, Shamima talked about domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regional Training Program, Oct-Nov 2019
October 7, 2019
The FWCC Regional Training Programme (RTP) commenced in Suva on Monday October 7, 2019; with the Coordinator Shamima Ali, welcoming 32 women participants from Seychelles, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia & Fiji. Participants are part of a four-week course on Gender, Violence
Engaging Pacific Men to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
September 16, 2019
Monday 16 September 2019 (Sigatoka, Fiji) – Violence against women and girls can be stopped if all members of society, especially men and boys, condemn it and take action. Pacific-based research indicates for every nine in 10 sexual offence cases[1] women are the victims or survivors. With men and boys