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Dear Editor – As a Samoan citizen and law student of USP, it is with deep sincere to address the current state of our children’s lives that are greatly endangered by our own hands. I encourage all authorities from village to government levels to consider the current state of our children. Majority of the parents including…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my concern regarding the protection rights of young women to access abortion care and options in Solomon Islands. It has become a public concern that abortion does not only affect the well-being of young women but also their health. Abortion is a personal decision, and every young…
Dear Editor – I’m one of the students that really struggles to apply for an opportunity to acquire Solomon Island Government (SIG) scholarship. I have been trying a couple of times but with no success. I have seen there’s a problem by which officers at the scholarships office are not fair in their selection. It…
Dear Editor – As a concerned student and citizen of the Solomon Islands, I encourage the newly elected government to consider the issue of gender equality and women empowerment as top priority work. This is Goal No.5 of the 11 UN Sustainable Development Goals which is integral to the achievement of the other 10 SDG. …
Dear Editor – As an University of the South Pacific (USP) student doing governance I write to address the pressing issue of LGBTQ underrepresentation and discrimination in Fiji. Despite some progress, our LGBTQ citizens continue to face prejudice that violates their fundamental rights. While same-sex activity was decriminalized in 2010, LGBTQ Fijians still lack basic…
Dear Editor – I write today with a heavy heart, concerned about the growing widespread of domestic violence that outbreaks our community. It is an issue that has affected too many lives, particularly the lives of women, whose rights are being compressed upon daily. The time has come for us, as a nation, to stand…
Dear Editor – I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming rise of Gender- Base Violence (GBV) in the Solomon Islands, which is a violation of basic human rights. Recent media reports have shown an increase in GBV which is a very grave concern. As a signatory to International human rights treaties like the Convention…
Dear Editor – As a citizen of Samoa, I am writing to express my frustrations about the Poor Governance happening in our country. While the country is getting ready for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week, there has been a lot of effort put in by the Public Sector to ensure a…
Dear Editor – As a student studying sociology and social work, we are aimed to promote people’s rights and an access to justice. There are concerns in regarding our justice system that are found to said being unappropriated and unavailable to all people. Firstly, lawyers are too expensive. People require lawyers to ensure they have their…
Dear Editor – As a concerned citizen, I registered my deep concern regarding issues of leadership and corruption in relation to abuse of power by institution leaders in Solomon Island. Our leaders should exemplify integrity and adhere to motto,” To lead is to serve.” Unfortunately, many officials continue to engage in unethical behavior practices despite…