Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Calls on the Public to Join Marches to End Violence Against Women and Girls
24 Nov, 2025
Suva, Fiji — The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) is calling on the public across the country to turn out in numbers for marches on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and the global launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls.
Marches will be held simultaneously in Suva, Ba, and Nadi, all beginning at 9:30 am, followed by Women’s Rights Rallies in each location.
This year carries deep historical significance.
2025 marks 40 years since the first women’s march in Fiji, when Crisis Centre organisers mobilised on 25 November 1986 for what was then known as the International Day of Protest Against Violence Against Women and Children.
It also marks 34 years since the global 16 Days of Activism campaign began, underscoring decades of feminist organising and resistance.
“For forty years, women in Fiji have marched to make one message clear: violence against women and girls will not be tolerated,” said FWCC Coordinator Shamima Ali. “We march because the violence continues, because women are still being killed, abused, blamed, and silenced. We march because change is possible — but only if we all stand together.”
“This is a sign of refusal to give up, and of a movement that remains strong, visible, and unshakable in demanding justice”.
March Routes — Tuesday 25 November 2025 (Start Time: 9.30am)
- Suva: Starting at the Suva Flea Market
- Ba: Starting at Tabua Park
- Nadi: Starting at the FNU Namaka Bus Stop
All marches will end with a Women’s Rights Rally featuring speakers, survivors’ voices, solidarity messages, and urgent calls for action.
FWCC branches in Labasa and Rakiraki will host Open Days, inviting the public to visit the centres, meet staff, learn about violence against women and girls (VAWG), and explore what individuals, families, communities, and institutions can do to prevent and eliminate violence.
“These open days are an opportunity for people to gain accurate information, understand their rights, and learn how we can all take action,” Shamima said. “Ending violence requires a whole-of-community commitment — and everyone has a role to play.”
FWCC emphasises that the need for public, visibility and mobilisation remains urgent. Over 60 women have been killed by their intimate partners in the last 12 years, and thousands more face violence that is never addressed.
“We are urging people everywhere — women, men, young people, civil society, unions, faith groups, sporting groups — to walk with us,” Shamima said. “Your presence sends a powerful message that Fiji will not accept violence as normal.”
FWCC invites all members of the public to march, learn, stand together, and demand an end to violence against women and girls.
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