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fem'LINKpacific: Media Initiatives for Women

Country

Fiji

Region

South Pacific

Programme Summary

fem'LINK pacific is a Suva-based women's non-government organisation (NGO) committed to "Linking Women with the Media" to bring the stories of Suva women and their communities to the forefront and to share these stories with the rest of Fiji, with the hope that through this community-centred initiative they will not only increase awareness of critical social, political and economic issues, but also serve as a means to promote reconciliation and peace in Fiji.

Communication Strategies

fem'LINKpacific: Media Initiatives for Women has distributed a fem'TALK community video to over 50 women's groups, their civil society partners and political parties. The community video, titled "Not Just Sweet Talk" features more than 20 women and young women addressing topics such as:

  • How Can a Woman Best Use Her Vote
  • Poverty: Hunger, Housing, Health
  • Education
  • Unemployment
  • Young Women's Issues
  • Violence Against Women / Women Against Rape
  • Developing People-centered Policies
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Common Vision for Fiji

Groups that receive the video are encouraged to view and discuss fem'TALK, as well as pass the video along to other members of their organisation or club and their wider community as it not only highlights gender concerns but also suggests avenues for policy-decision makers to address these concerns.

Development Issues

Political Development, Women, Rights, Economic Development, Cultural Identity.

Key Points

The pilot video production was supported by the people of Australia through the International Women's Development Agency and AUSAID.

Partners

USAID

Contact

Sharon Bhagwan Rolls
Coordinator
fem'LINKpacific: Media Initiatives for Women

PO Box 2439

Government Buildings

Suva
Fiji
Tel: 679 3307207
Fax: 679 3307207
fem'LINKpacific
sharon@femlinkpacific.org.fj

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