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Protecting rights of young women in abortion access       

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…

SIG scholarship 

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…

Issue of gender-based violence in SI

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.  …

Urgent need for LGBTQ rights, representation in Fiji

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…

Domestic Violence, a call for immediate action to safeguard women’s rights

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…

Urgent action needed to address the rise of gender base violence 

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…

Poor Governance is very concerning in our country

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…

Cost and access to justice system

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…