Media Coverage
FWCC gets shelters for survivors of domestic violence and rape
January 21, 2019
The Fiji Women Crisis Centre has got their new shelters for survivors of domestic violence and rape. Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali says the shelters will be based in Ba, Labasa and Suva. Ali says the shelters in Ba and Labasa are emergency shelters for domestic violence survivors, whereas Suva will
High rates of reporting of violence against women, girls and children
December 28, 2018
THIS year saw the continuing high rates of reporting of violence against women, girls and children, illustrating increased awareness about the issue. Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) co-ordinator Shamima Ali said during the year, violence against women continued to take its toll, with five women dying allegedly at the hands
FWCC and Police data survey shows rise in violence against women during holiday period
December 21, 2018
While the festive season is often associated with family, food and festivities, for many women living in abusive relationships, it is the worst time of the year. This comes from the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre which says that data from the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and Fiji Police Force show
FWCC convenes flagship Pacific meeting on ending violence against women
December 10, 2018
MORE than 60 participants from 11 Pacific countries are gathered at the Warwick Resort in Sigatoka for the 8th Meeting of the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW). This is the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre’s (FWCC) regional flagship meeting of those working to eliminate violence against women (EVAW)
Lack of organic food consumption
December 8, 2018
INSTANCES of non-communicable diseases are increasing in Fiji because of the shift of local consumption from organic to processed foods, says a nutritionist. Nutritionist Asaeli Naika said this during his speech at the Terra Madre event held at the Fiji Museum in Suva on Thursday. Mr Naika stood on behalf
Catholic Women’s League mark 16 Days of Activism
November 27, 2018
SIXTEEN days of activism did not come from the United Nations, it came from women who worked hard to end violence against women across the globe. These were the sentiments of Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali during the Catholic Women’s league 16 Days of Activism program held at