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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH TAILORING Several women in Gizo, Western Province, have completed a two-week basic sewing and drafting course. Report: https://www.solomonstarnews.com/sewing-training-opens-income-opportunities-for-gizo-women/
通过裁缝培训赋能女性 西部省吉佐的多名女性已完成为期两周的基础缝纫与制版课程。 报道链接:https://www.solomonstarnews.com/sewing-training-opens-income-opportunities-for-gizo-women/
BY CHARLES STENNETT The Makira Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), have signed a financial Grant Agreement of fifty-thousand dollars to host a week long inaugural Youth Arts and Cultural Festival alongside the events of Second Appointed Day next year. MUPG’s provincial secretary, Chris Waiwori signed on behalf of the province while the Director for Culture, Dennis Marita signed on behalf of MCT earlier this week at the the Ministry of Culture and Tourism office in Honiara. Provincial Secretary Waiwori said the MUPG underscores youth engagement as a core pillar of the Makira Ulawa Provincial Youth Policy, which seeks to transform young people from “passive participants” into “equal partners” in development. He said the inaugural Youth Arts and Culture festival will provide a platform where youths can take on leadership roles in planning and decision-making, which in turn builds self-confidence and ownership. He said by hosting such a festival, youths’ imaginations can be manifested and promoted. “The festival will also offer the opportunity for creative expressions and a space for youths to manifest their imagination through traditional dance, music, and contemporary arts”, said Waiwori . He added that the one week inaugural MUPG Youth and Culture Festival was proposed to be hosted this year alongside the province’s second appointed day celebration on August 3, 2026, but funding challenges had made it difficult to organise the event. “Now that the initial funding is now available, the grant fund will be appropriated by the MUPG Assembly when they next meet and will be utilised next year when the Inaugural Youth Arts and Culture Festival is finally hosted during the 2nd Appointed Day Celebrations,” Mr. Waiwori said. Photo credit: MUPG For feedback, contact: charsstennett@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:查尔斯·斯特内特 马基拉乌拉瓦省政府(MUPG)与文化和旅游部(MCT)签署了一项5万美元的财务资助协议,以举办为期一周的首届青年艺术和文化节,时间与明年的第二任命日活动相结合。 MUPG的省秘书克里斯·怀沃里代表省签署,而文化部主任丹尼斯·马里塔则代表MCT在本周早些时候于霍尼亚拉的文化和旅游部办公室签署。 省秘书怀沃里表示,MUPG强调青年参与是马基拉乌拉瓦省青年政策的核心支柱,旨在将年轻人从“被动参与者”转变为发展中的“平等伙伴”。 他说,首届青年艺术和文化节将提供一个平台,让年轻人在规划和决策中担任领导角色,从而增强自信心和归属感。 他说,通过举办这样的节日,年轻人的想象力可以得到体现和推广。 “该节日还将提供创造性表达的机会,并为年轻人通过传统舞蹈、音乐和当代艺术展现他们的想象力提供空间,”怀沃里说。 他补充说,原定于2026年8月3日与省的第二任命日庆祝活动同时举办的首届MUPG青年和文化节,由于资金问题,组织该活动变得困难。 “现在初步资金已到位,资助资金将在MUPG大会下次会议时分配,并将在明年举办首届青年艺术和文化节时使用,届时将与第二任命日庆祝活动一起进行,”怀沃里先生说。 照片来源:MUPG 如需反馈,请联系:charsstennett@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY BEN BILUA Gizo WOMEN of Zutapati in North Vella La Vella, Western Province, have received a 15-horsepower outboard motor from their Ward Member, Freedom Tozaka, to help address transportation challenges and support their economic activities. Tozaka and his Ward Development Committee handed over the engine to the community women’s group on Friday. In his speech, Tozaka said the assistance aimed to ease transportation difficulties faced by women and support their small economic activities. He said the outboard motor would also assist women in participating in church and school programmes and improving their overall livelihoods. For decades, women and children from Zutapati have relied on wooden paddle canoes to travel approximately four miles to Jones Adventist College (JAC). The journey takes between two and three hours each way and is often disrupted by rough seas and bad weather. Women travelling to the college’s 4:00 PM market have had to leave early in the morning and sometimes paddle home in darkness, arriving between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Association leader Edence Richard said reliable transportation is vital for women to generate income to meet household expenses and pay school fees. She highlighted the importance of the market to families, including meeting education costs such as her daughter’s tuition at Solomon Islands National University. While welcoming the provision of the outboard motor, Tozaka said the women still lacked a suitable boat to use with the engine. He appealed to donors and good Samaritans to assist the group with a boat, saying this would help the women make full use of the engine and improve their transportation access. The assistance is expected to help the women reduce the challenges associated with long-distance paddling and create better opportunities for income-generating activities and community participation.
作者:本·比卢阿 吉佐 西部省北维拉拉维拉(North Vella La Vella)的祖塔帕提(Zutapati)妇女们收到了来自她们的区议员弗里德姆·托扎卡(Freedom Tozaka)的一台15马力的外置发动机,以帮助解决交通挑战并支持她们的经济活动。 托扎卡和他的区发展委员会于周五将发动机交给社区妇女小组。 在讲话中,托扎卡表示,这项援助旨在缓解妇女面临的交通困难,并支持她们的小型经济活动。 他说,外置发动机还将帮助妇女参与教会和学校的活动,提高她们的整体生计。 几十年来,祖塔帕提的妇女和儿童依赖木制划艇前往约翰斯基督教学院(Jones Adventist College,JAC),旅程大约四英里。 这段旅程往返需要两到三个小时,常常受到恶劣海况和天气的干扰。 前往学院下午4点市场的妇女们不得不在清晨早早出发,有时甚至在黑暗中划船回家,抵达时间在晚上8点到9点之间。 协会领导人埃登斯·理查德(Edence Richard)表示,可靠的交通对妇女产生收入以满足家庭开支和支付学费至关重要。 她强调市场对家庭的重要性,包括满足教育费用,例如她女儿在所罗门群岛国立大学的学费。 在欢迎提供外置发动机的同时,托扎卡表示,妇女们仍然缺乏合适的船只来使用该发动机。 他呼吁捐赠者和好心人帮助该小组提供一艘船,称这将帮助妇女充分利用发动机,提高她们的交通便利性。 这项援助预计将帮助妇女减少与长途划船相关的挑战,并创造更好的收入生成活动和社区参与机会。
奥基青年在马莱塔日之前发起清理活动
奥基青年在马莱塔日之前发起清理活动
BY JOY OFASIA Breast cancer remains the leading cancer affecting women in the Solomon Islands with 128 cases recorded in 2024, according to figures presented by Dr Andrew Soma. Dr Andrew Soma Head of NRH Oncology Unit highlighted this in his presentation at the Cancer Survivors Breakfast at the Heritage Park Hotel this morning. participants attending the breakfast event Speaking at the PinkTober Survivors Breakfast, Dr Soma said the growing burden of cancer in the country and called for increased awareness, early detection and timely treatment to improve outcomes for women affected by the disease. “Breast cancer is still the highest in the Solomon Islands,” he said. Dr Soma said cancer cases had continued to increase over the years, citing data collected by the National Referral Hospital and other major centers. However, he noted that the available figures might not reflect the full picture, particularly in rural communities where access to health services remains a challenge. He said more than 70 per cent of the country’s population lives in rural areas, making it important to expand cancer awareness and screening services beyond Honiara. “All this data, came just from National Referral Hospital, and maybe from other main centers. Not in the rural areas, and we know that 70 plus percent of our population lives in the rural area,” he said. Dr Andrew Soma Head of NRH Oncology delivering his presentation at the breakfast event Dr Soma also raised concern about late presentation, revealing that the cancer unit was treating more patients requiring palliative care than those receiving treatment intended to cure the disease. He explained that palliative treatment focuses on relieving pain and improving the comfort of patients whose cancer has advanced, while curative treatment aims to eliminate the disease. He urged women to seek medical advice early whenever they notice changes in their breasts, stressing that early diagnosis can significantly improve their chances of recovery. “The earlier you come, the better your chance to get cured,” Dr Soma said. He also encouraged women to learn how to examine their breasts and seek information about available screening services, including mammograms. Dr Soma said breast screening services were available through the hospital’s radiology department and encouraged women to make enquiries about accessing them. Dr Soma called for stronger public education, improved access to screening and better cancer services to help ensure that more patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment.
作者:乔伊·奥法西亚 根据安德鲁·索马博士提供的数据,乳腺癌仍然是影响所罗门群岛女性的主要癌症,2024年记录了128例病例。安德鲁·索马博士是国家转诊医院(NRH)肿瘤科的负责人,他在今晨于遗产公园酒店举行的癌症幸存者早餐会上强调了这一点。 参加早餐活动的参与者 在粉红十月幸存者早餐会上,索马博士表示,国家癌症负担日益加重,并呼吁加强意识、早期发现和及时治疗,以改善受此疾病影响女性的结果。“乳腺癌在所罗门群岛仍然是最高的,”他说。 索马博士表示,癌症病例多年来持续增加,引用了国家转诊医院和其他主要中心收集的数据。然而,他指出,现有数据可能无法反映全面情况,特别是在农村社区,那里获取健康服务仍然是一个挑战。他表示,超过70%的国家人口生活在农村地区,因此在霍尼亚拉以外扩大癌症意识和筛查服务至关重要。“所有这些数据,仅来自国家转诊医院,可能来自其他主要中心,而不是农村地区,我们知道70%以上的人口生活在农村地区,”他说。 安德鲁·索马博士在早餐活动中发表演讲 索马博士还对晚期就医表示担忧,透露癌症科治疗的患者中,接受姑息治疗的患者比接受旨在治愈疾病的治疗的患者更多。他解释说,姑息治疗专注于缓解疼痛和改善癌症晚期患者的舒适度,而治愈治疗旨在消除疾病。 他呼吁女性在注意到乳房变化时尽早寻求医疗建议,强调早期诊断可以显著提高她们的康复机会。“你越早来,治愈的机会就越大,”索马博士说。他还鼓励女性学习如何检查自己的乳房,并了解可用的筛查服务,包括乳腺X光检查。 索马博士表示,医院的放射科提供乳腺筛查服务,并鼓励女性咨询如何获取这些服务。索马博士呼吁加强公众教育、改善筛查的可及性和更好的癌症服务,以确保更多患者能够及时获得诊断和治疗。
By Georgina Maka’a The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has hosted the country’s first Cancer Survivors Breakfast in Honiara today as part of this year’s PinkTober campaign. The event, held at the Heritage Park Hotel, brought together cancer survivors, family members, healthcare professionals and national leaders, including SIPPA Executive... The post SIPPA Hosts Nation’s First-Ever Cancer Survivors Breakfast appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:乔治娜·马卡阿 所罗门群岛计划生育协会(SIPPA)今天在霍尼亚拉举办了全国首个癌症幸存者早餐会,作为今年粉红十月活动的一部分。此次活动在遗产公园酒店举行,汇聚了癌症幸存者、家属、医疗专业人员和国家领导人,包括SIPPA执行委员会成员...... 该文章首次发布于《深入所罗门》.
B Y DOUGLAS VAHIA The Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) and South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) have strengthened their partnership with the launch of a $5 million loan facility that aims to empower women entrepreneurs across Solomon Islands. The loan facility was officially launched at the DBSI office in Honiara today, with the formal handover of a $5 million cheque to SPBD to expand microfinance opportunities for women, particularly those in rural communities. Speaking at the launch, DBSI Chief Executive Officer, Mr Aisake Radu, expressed satisfaction with the partnership, highlighting SPBD’s growth and its increasing impact on women entrepreneurs. Mr Radu said the number of women assisted by SPBD had increased from 2,046 in 2024 to 2,557 by the end of 2025. He also highlighted an increase in the organisation’s reported net profit from $2.3 million to $3.9 million, while its loan portfolio grew from $9.4 million to $11.5 million over the same period. “These are positive outcomes of our relationship. We are very happy with the growth of SPBD and the success it has achieved. Its success is also our success, and we are pleased to see this partnership continue to grow,” Mr Radu said. He described the relationship as a genuine partnership that is producing positive results through increased support for women and small business development. Meanwhile, SPBD Director, Mr Gregory Francis Casagrande, welcomed the new financing, describing it as a major step forward in the organisation’s efforts to empower women through microloans and small business training. Mr Casagrande said SPBD provides small loans and business training to help women establish and expand income-generating activities, improve their family living conditions and support their children’s education. He said the new $5 million financing will enable SPBD to reach an additional 1,250 women micro-entrepreneurs across Solomon Islands. “We are particularly proud of our relationship with DBSI. This new financing will help us reach more women across the provinces,” Mr Casagrande said. The initiative is expected to create more opportunities for rural women to access finance, develop small businesses and improve their household incomes. Through the partnership, DBSI and SPBD aim to strengthen women’s economic participation while supporting grassroots entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development across the country. Photo credit: Douglas Vahia For feedback, contact: diivee56@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 所罗门群岛发展银行(DBSI)与南太平洋商业发展(SPBD)通过推出500万美元的贷款设施加强了合作,旨在赋能所罗门群岛的女性企业家。 该贷款设施今天在霍尼亚拉的DBSI办公室正式启动,向SPBD正式交付了一张500万美元的支票,以扩大对女性,特别是农村社区女性的微型金融机会。 在启动仪式上,DBSI首席执行官艾萨克·拉杜(Mr. Aisake Radu)对这一合作表示满意,强调SPBD的增长及其对女性企业家的日益影响。 拉杜表示,SPBD帮助的女性人数从2024年的2046人增加到2025年底的2557人。 他还强调,该组织报告的净利润从230万美元增加到390万美元,而其贷款组合在同一时期从940万美元增长到1150万美元。 “这些都是我们关系的积极成果。我们对SPBD的增长和取得的成功感到非常高兴。它的成功也是我们的成功,我们很高兴看到这种合作关系继续发展。”拉杜说。 他将这种关系描述为一种真正的合作伙伴关系,通过增加对女性和小企业发展的支持,产生了积极的结果。 与此同时,SPBD董事格雷戈里·弗朗西斯·卡萨格兰德(Mr. Gregory Francis Casagrande)欢迎新的融资,称其为组织通过微型贷款和小企业培训赋能女性的重要一步。 卡萨格兰德表示,SPBD提供小额贷款和商业培训,帮助女性建立和扩大收入生成活动,改善家庭生活条件并支持子女教育。 他说,新的500万美元融资将使SPBD能够覆盖额外的1250名女性微型企业家。 “我们特别自豪与DBSI的关系。这项新融资将帮助我们在各省覆盖更多女性。”卡萨格兰德说。 该倡议预计将为农村女性创造更多获得融资、发展小企业和改善家庭收入的机会。 通过这项合作,DBSI和SPBD旨在增强女性的经济参与,同时支持基层创业和可持续经济发展。 照片来源:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 反馈请联系:diivee56@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
乳腺癌宣传活动呼吁女性进行早期筛查
乳腺癌宣传活动呼吁女性进行早期筛查
BY RODRICK DESURI AUKI The Malaita Provincial Youth, in partnership with the Malaita Provincial Government and other stakeholders, launched a clean-up campaign at the Auki Market area this morning. The campaign comes as Malaita Province prepares to celebrate its Second Appointed Day on November 18, 2026. The campaign was launched under the theme, “Empowering Youths in Partnership and Transformative Development.” Speaking at the launch, Malaita Provincial Youth Coordinator Frank Samo said the campaign marked a new chapter in empowering young people and promoting youth development in the province. Photos taken during the launching at Auki Central Market this morning. Photo supplied. Samo said Auki was home to people from all corners of Malaita Province, not only those living in the provincial capital. He stressed that everyone had a responsibility to keep the town clean and look after its environment. He said the theme highlighted three important ideas: youth empowerment, partnership and transformative development. “The launching of the clean-up campaign today is about inspiring a new attitude, building responsible leadership, strengthening partnerships, and empowering our young people to take ownership of the development and future of Auki town,” he said. Samo said Auki, as the provincial capital of Malaita Province, was the centre of provincial administration, business activities, public services, education and community life. Schools also joined the programme to launched the clean-up campaign at the Auki Market area this morning. Photo supplied. “We cannot expect Auki to become a beautiful, clean, healthy, and attractive town if we continue to throw rubbish carelessly, ignore public spaces, misuse drainage systems, and leave the responsibility of cleaning our town to provincial government workers alone,” he said. “A clean city begins with a clean attitude. It begins with our character, our behaviour, our discipline, and our willingness to take responsibility for the environment in which we live,” he added. Samo also called on the Malaita Provincial Government, Auki Town Council, youth organisations, business houses, churches, schools, community leaders and development partners to strengthen their cooperation in keeping Auki clean and promoting environmental responsibility. He said that by combining their efforts, resources, knowledge and skills, stakeholders could achieve their common goal of maintaining a cleaner and healthier town. The launching ceremony was attended by representatives of the Malaita Provincial Government, other stakeholders and young people from Auki and surrounding communities. [Photo Caption: Photos taken during the launching at Auki Central Market this morning. Photo supplied.]
作者:RODRICK DESURI 奥基 马莱塔省青年与马莱塔省政府及其他利益相关者合作,今天早上在奥基市场区域发起了一项清洁活动。 此次活动是在马莱塔省准备庆祝2026年11月18日的第二个指定日之际发起的。 该活动以“赋能青年,合作与变革发展”为主题。 马莱塔省青年协调员 Frank Samo 在启动仪式上表示,此次活动标志着赋能年轻人和促进省内青年发展的新篇章。 今天早上在奥基中央市场拍摄的启动活动照片。照片提供。 Samo 表示,奥基是来自马莱塔省各个角落的人民的家园,不仅仅是生活在省会的人。他强调,每个人都有责任保持城镇的清洁,照顾环境。 他表示,该主题突出了三个重要理念:青年赋能、合作和变革发展。 “今天清洁活动的启动是为了激励一种新态度,建立负责任的领导力,加强合作,赋能我们的年轻人,让他们对奥基镇的发展和未来负责,”他说。 Samo 还表示,作为马莱塔省的省会,奥基是省级行政、商业活动、公共服务、教育和社区生活的中心。 学校也参与了今天早上在奥基市场区域发起的清洁活动。照片提供。 “如果我们继续随意乱扔垃圾,忽视公共空间,滥用排水系统,并将清洁城镇的责任仅仅留给省政府工作人员,我们不能指望奥基成为一个美丽、干净、健康和吸引人的城镇,”他说。 “一个干净的城市始于一种干净的态度。它始于我们的品格、我们的行为、我们的纪律,以及我们愿意对我们生活的环境负责,”他补充道。 Samo 还呼吁马莱塔省政府、奥基市议会、青年组织、商业机构、教会、学校、社区领导和发展伙伴加强合作,共同保持奥基的清洁,促进环境责任。 他说,通过结合他们的努力、资源、知识和技能,利益相关者可以实现维护一个更清洁、更健康城镇的共同目标。 启动仪式上出席了马莱塔省政府、其他利益相关者和来自奥基及周边社区的年轻人的代表。 [图片说明:今天早上在奥基中央市场拍摄的启动活动照片。照片提供。]
Tahani turns basketball experience into opportunities for young girls BY RICHARD MENANOPO Solomon Islands basketball representative Loremarose Taeta Tahani is using her experience on the court to help create opportunities for young girls to play, build confidence and develop into future leaders through the sport. In a feature published on October 8, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) highlighted Tahani’s growing role in grassroots basketball development, following her journey from national-team representation to coaching, volunteering and leadership development. Tahani represented Solomon Islands at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup in Honiara, featuring in all four of the country’s games before turning her attention towards helping develop the next generation of female players. Her latest step is through FIBA Oceania’s Women in Basketball Leadership (WiLEAD) programme, which selected her alongside fellow Solomon Islander Winnie Laora in 2026. As part of her leadership project, Tahani has established a grassroots basketball programme for girls in Honiara, providing a supportive environment for young players to learn the game, build confidence and connect with positive female role models. FIBA reported that the initiative reflects Tahani’s desire to give back to her community and ensure girls can see opportunities beyond playing basketball. “I want other girls to see someone who genuinely believes in them, is committed to creating opportunities for them, and shows them they can be confident, strong, disciplined and passionate about something they love,” Tahani said. Her participation in WiLEAD has also broadened her understanding of leadership, particularly the importance of supporting others and helping them believe in their own abilities. “Being part of the Oceania Women in Basketball Leadership Program has taught me that leadership is not just about having a title or being the person in front. It is about listening, supporting others, having confidence in yourself and helping others find confidence in themselves,” she said. Tahani’s journey reflects the different pathways basketball can offer women and girls, from representing their country to coaching, volunteering and taking on leadership responsibilities within their communities. She also recognises that confidence does not always come before opportunity, encouraging young girls to take their first steps rather than wait until they feel completely ready. “Don’t wait until you feel confident, just take the first step. Your voice, your talent and your dreams matter, so don’t be afraid to put yourself forward,” Tahani said. Through the WiLEAD programme, FIBA Oceania seeks to strengthen women’s participation and leadership across basketball in the region, helping emerging leaders develop the skills and confidence to contribute to the future of the sport. [Solomon Islands basketball representative Loremarose Taeta Tahani in action—using her platform to inspire and empower young girls across the nation to play, coach, and lead both on and off the court. Photo: FIBA / Supplied.]
塔哈尼将篮球经验转化为年轻女孩的机会 作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 所罗门群岛篮球代表洛雷玛罗斯·塔埃塔·塔哈尼正在利用她在球场上的经验,帮助年轻女孩创造机会,通过这项运动建立自信并发展成为未来的领导者。 在10月8日发布的一篇特写中,国际篮球联合会(FIBA)强调了塔哈尼在基层篮球发展中日益增长的角色,讲述了她从国家队代表到教练、志愿者和领导力发展的旅程。 塔哈尼代表所罗门群岛参加了2025年在霍尼亚拉举行的FIBA女子美拉尼西亚杯,参与了该国的所有四场比赛,然后将注意力转向帮助培养下一代女性球员。 她的最新一步是通过FIBA大洋洲的女性篮球领导力(WiLEAD)项目,2026年她与另一位所罗门群岛人温妮·劳拉一起被选中。 作为她领导力项目的一部分,塔哈尼在霍尼亚拉建立了一个针对女孩的基层篮球项目,为年轻球员提供一个支持性环境,以学习这项运动、建立自信并与积极的女性榜样联系。 FIBA报道称,该倡议反映了塔哈尼希望回馈社区的愿望,并确保女孩们能够看到超越篮球的机会。 “我希望其他女孩能看到有人真心相信她们,致力于为她们创造机会,并向她们展示她们可以自信、坚强、有纪律,并对自己热爱的事物充满激情,”塔哈尼说。 她参与WiLEAD也拓宽了她对领导力的理解,特别是支持他人和帮助他们相信自己能力的重要性。 “参与大洋洲女性篮球领导力项目让我明白,领导力不仅仅是拥有一个头衔或站在前面。它是关于倾听、支持他人、对自己有信心以及帮助他人找到自信,”她说。 塔哈尼的旅程反映了篮球为女性和女孩提供的不同发展路径,从代表国家到教练、志愿服务和承担社区内的领导责任。 她还认识到,自信并不总是在机会之前出现,鼓励年轻女孩迈出第一步,而不是等到她们感到完全准备好。 “不要等到你感到自信,先迈出第一步。你的声音、你的才华和你的梦想都很重要,所以不要害怕展现自己,”塔哈尼说。 通过WiLEAD项目,FIBA大洋洲旨在加强女性在该地区篮球中的参与和领导力,帮助新兴领导者发展技能和自信,为这项运动的未来做出贡献。 [所罗门群岛篮球代表洛雷玛罗斯·塔埃塔·塔哈尼在行动——利用她的平台激励和赋权全国年轻女孩参与篮球、教练和领导,无论是在场上还是场外。照片来源:FIBA / 提供。]
Australia has welcomed the transition to full 24/7 health service delivery at the recently opened Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. On Tuesday, just six weeks after initial opening, the 24/7 Birthing Centre commenced operation, and the Urban Health Centre extended its hours of operation to round-the-clock primary medical care.... The post Aust Welcomes Naha Birthing Centre’s Round-The-Clock Health Services appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
澳大利亚欢迎娜哈分娩和城市健康中心全面提供24小时健康服务。就在开业六周后,24小时分娩中心开始运营,城市健康中心的营业时间也延长至全天候提供初级医疗服务。 这篇文章最初发布在 In-depth Solomons。
Australia is supporting TVET students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to gain hands-on experience through Australian-supported infrastructure projects across Solomon Islands. Egah Kapaqole, Priscillar Fakai’a and Delmah Motui recently completed a six-week internship with local contractor Hatanga, which is constructing the new Seghe Market. Australian High Commissioner Jeff... The post Aust Support Helps Women Gain Construction Experience appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
澳大利亚正在支持所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)的职业教育与培训(TVET)学生,通过澳大利亚支持的基础设施项目获得实践经验。Egah Kapaqole、Priscillar Fakai’a 和 Delmah Motui 最近在当地承包商Hatanga完成了为期六周的实习,该公司正在建设新的Seghe市场。 这篇文章最初发布在 In-depth Solomons。
BY RICHARD MENANOPO A newly established women’s financial initiative is seeking to address what it identifies as a major barrier to women’s economic participation in Solomon Islands — limited access to finance. Our Family Investment (OFI) outlined its vision during an equipment handover ceremony on Tuesday October 6, supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI), with the initiative aiming to bring women together through savings, lending and other financial services. Equipment Presentation: OFI Board Member Carlos Saliga (left) accepts equipment from MCILI Director Donnalyn Vozoto and a ministry official (right) during the event.Photo supplied. Speaking during the programme, OFI founder Ellen Maruarofa said the initiative was developed from research, including her Master’s research, which identified women as one of the country’s underutilised resources and highlighted access to finance as a major challenge. “In that research, we come to find out that one big thing that we women lack is having access to finance,” Maruarofa said. She said OFI would be different from a conventional savings arrangement because its aim was not simply for women to save money and withdraw it at the end of the year. Commemorative Group Photo: OFI members, board representatives, and MCILI officials gather for a group photo following the completion of the handover ceremony at the OFI office space. Photo supplied. Instead, OFI intends to establish a platform where women can save and access lending opportunities while gradually developing the organisation into a broader financial institution. Maruarofa said OFI’s long-term plan includes establishing Our Family Microfinance after about two years and working towards establishing a bank for women within five years. She said the initiative also intends to create a physical access point where women can obtain services and support that add value to their businesses, families and communities. The initiative’s vision is for Solomon Islands women and girls to attain financial independence and lead transformative economic change, while its mission is to unite women through an inclusive financial system that harnesses their untapped resources, skills and potential. Resource Support Pr. Garry Manele (right) presents a laptop to Our Family Investment (OFI) member during the handover ceremony. Photo supplied. The equipment support from MCILI is expected to help OFI establish and expand its operations. Jacob Gala of MCILI’s Industrial Development Division (IDD) said the ministry’s support was aimed at helping the initiative get off the ground. Gala said access to finance remained a significant challenge for micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly women-owned businesses, not only in Solomon Islands but also across developing countries. OFI Founder Hellen Maruarofa speaks during the official handover of the official equipments at the OFI Office. Photo supplied. He also encouraged OFI to look at opportunities to use technology as it develops its services. Meanwhile, MCILI’s Marketing and Export Promotion Director Donnalee Vozoto said her division was supporting OFI after recognising the potential of promoting the initiative and increasing awareness of the services it intends to provide to women. Maruarofa said the equipment provided through the ministry’s support included desktop computers, laptops, tablets, card-printing equipment, printers, speakers, tables, chairs and digital screens. The display of the OFI equipment with Computers, laptops, Tablets, mobile phones, tables and chairs in the OFI Office where the hand over was conducted. Photo supplied. She said the equipment would support registration, internet services, savings and lending activities and community awareness. OFI is currently being developed by a team of volunteers who believe in the initiative and its potential to support women. OFI is guided by the values of stewardship, inclusivity, security, accessibility and financial freedom for women and their families. Its stated vision is to see Solomon Islands women and girls achieve financial independence and contribute to transformative economic change. Keynote Address: Jacob Gala of MCILI’s Industrial Development Division speaks during the equipment handover ceremony, highlighting the ministry’s support for women-led financial access initiatives. [Photo caption: Official Transfer OFI board members formally accept donated IT equipment and office assets presented by MCILI representatives. Photo supplied]
作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 一项新成立的女性金融倡议旨在解决所罗门群岛女性经济参与的主要障碍——有限的金融获取机会。 我们的家庭投资(OFI)在10月6日星期二的设备交接仪式上阐述了其愿景,该仪式得到了商业、工业、劳动和移民部(MCILI)的支持,倡议旨在通过储蓄、借贷和其他金融服务将女性聚集在一起。 设备展示:OFI董事会成员卡洛斯·萨利加(左)在活动中接受MCILI主任多娜琳·沃佐托和一名部官员(右)交付的设备。照片由提供。 在活动中,OFI创始人艾伦·马鲁阿罗法表示,该倡议源于研究,包括她的硕士研究,研究发现女性是该国未被充分利用的资源之一,并强调获取金融服务是一个主要挑战。 “在那项研究中,我们发现女性缺乏的一个重要方面就是获取金融的机会,”马鲁阿罗法说。 她表示,OFI将与传统的储蓄安排不同,因为其目标不仅仅是让女性存钱并在年底取出。 纪念合影:OFI成员、董事会代表和MCILI官员在OFI办公室完成交接仪式后合影。照片由提供。 相反,OFI打算建立一个平台,让女性可以储蓄并获得借贷机会,同时逐步将该组织发展为一个更广泛的金融机构。 马鲁阿罗法表示,OFI的长期计划包括在大约两年后建立我们的家庭小额信贷,并在五年内致力于为女性建立一家银行。 她表示,该倡议还打算创建一个实体接入点,让女性能够获得增值服务和支持,帮助她们的企业、家庭和社区。 该倡议的愿景是让所罗门群岛的女性和女孩实现经济独立,并引领变革性的经济变化,而其使命是通过一个包容性的金融体系团结女性,利用她们未被开发的资源、技能和潜力。 资源支持:加里·马内莱牧师(右)在交接仪式上向我们的家庭投资(OFI)成员赠送一台笔记本电脑。照片由提供。 MCILI提供的设备支持预计将帮助OFI建立和扩展其运营。 MCILI工业发展部(IDD)的雅各布·加拉表示,部的支持旨在帮助该倡议起步。 加拉表示,获取金融仍然是微型、小型和中型企业,特别是女性拥有的企业面临的重大挑战,不仅在所罗门群岛,也在其他发展中国家。 OFI创始人海伦·马鲁阿罗法在OFI办公室的官方设备交接仪式上发言。照片由提供。 他还鼓励OFI在发展其服务时考虑利用技术的机会。 与此同时,MCILI市场营销和出口促进主任多娜琳·沃佐托表示,她的部门在认识到促进该倡议和提高对其旨在为女性提供的服务的认识的潜力后,支持OFI。 马鲁阿罗法表示,通过部的支持提供的设备包括台式电脑、笔记本电脑、平板电脑、卡片打印设备、打印机、扬声器、桌子、椅子和数字屏幕。 OFI办公室展示的设备包括电脑、笔记本电脑、平板电脑、手机、桌子和椅子,交接仪式在此进行。照片由提供。 她表示,这些设备将支持注册、互联网服务、储蓄和借贷活动以及社区意识。 OFI目前由一支志愿者团队开发,他们相信该倡议及其支持女性的潜力。 OFI的指导原则是对女性及其家庭的管理、包容、安全、可获取性和经济自由。其愿景是看到所罗门群岛的女性和女孩实现经济独立,并为变革性的经济变化做出贡献。 主题演讲:MCILI工业发展部的雅各布·加拉在设备交接仪式上发言,强调部对女性主导的金融获取倡议的支持。 [照片说明:OFI董事会成员正式接受MCILI代表赠送的IT设备和办公资产。照片由提供]
Girls and young women are among the hardest hit by climate change-induced loss and damage in the Solomon Islands, according to Kastom Keepers founder Millicent Barty. Loss and damage refers to the unavoidable, irreversible economic and social impacts that occur when climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are no longer... The post Kastom Keepers Founder Exposes The Human Cost of Climate Change on Pacific Girls at Pre-COP31 appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
Kastom Keepers创始人Millicent Barty表示,女孩和年轻女性是所罗门群岛气候变化引发的损失和损害中受影响最严重的群体。损失和损害是指当气候变化的减缓和适应努力不再有效时,所发生的不可避免和不可逆转的经济和社会影响... 该文章最初发布于In-depth Solomons。
Solomon Islands Mothers’ Union joins global members in marking 150 years of faith, service and support for families. The Provincial Mothers’ Union Office in Honiara has joined more than four million members worldwide to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mothers’ Union—a pioneering Christian movement supporting families, strengthening communities, and transforming lives since 1876. Guided [...] The post Solomon Islands Mothers’ Union Marks 150 Years of Service appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
所罗门群岛母亲联盟与全球成员一起庆祝150年的信仰、服务和对家庭的支持。霍尼亚拉省母亲联盟办公室与全球超过四百万名成员共同庆祝母亲联盟成立150周年——自1876年以来,母亲联盟作为一个开创性的基督教运动,支持家庭、加强社区和改变生活。指导... 该文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
by Charley Piringi & Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is rapidly transforming pregnancy and birth into a “fatal faultline,” exposing mothers and newborns to unprecedented, life-threatening risks. & That was the alarming warning delivered to climate decision-makers gathered in Fiji this week for a critical Pre-COP summit. & The post “No Cool Place to Go”: Extreme Heat Threatens Pacific Mothers and Babies as Global Climate Talks Open appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
作者:查理·皮林吉 极端高温加剧气候危机,迅速将怀孕和分娩转变为“致命的断层线”,使母亲和新生儿面临前所未有的生命威胁风险。 这是本周在斐济召开的关键预COP峰会上,气候决策者们收到的令人震惊的警告。 ... 这篇文章最初发布在 In-depth Solomons 上。
Women account for 63% of SINU’s latest graduates, with 742 students completing studies across five faculties. By Steven Kamoa Solomon Islands National University has graduated its second cohort for 2026, with 742 students receiving their certificates, bringing the university’s total number of graduates this year to 1,749. The latest cohort follows the first graduation in [...] The post “Women Make Up 63% of SINU Graduates”. appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
女性占所罗门国立大学最新毕业生的63%,共有742名学生在五个学院完成学业。 所罗门国立大学已为2026届毕业生举行了第二次毕业典礼,共有742名学生获得证书,使得该校今年的毕业生总数达到1,749人。最新的毕业生群体继承了第一次毕业典礼之后的成就。 [...] 该文章最初发布在Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Hon. John Maneniaru has advocated for stronger cooperation with UN Women. The Minister has urged the need to advance the protection, empowerment and participation of women and girls in Solomon Islands. Minister Maneniaru made the remarks during a meeting with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Ms. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda on the margins of the 81 st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Minister acknowledged UN Women as a longstanding partner of the Ministry. He acknowledged UN Women for providing technical and financial support across key areas including ending violence against women and girls, women’s economic empowerment, leadership, Women, Peace and Security and climate and disaster resilience. A key priority is the country’s first National Prevention Strategy to End Violence Against Women and Girls 2026–2038. The strategy is undergoing final validation and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet in October ahead of its planned launch during the 16 Days of Activism in November. Ms. Nyaradzayi briefed the minister on the Golkipa initiative which uses sport, faith leadership and community dialogue to promote positive social norms. The meeting further highlighted the Markets for Change programme, which supports women market vendors and market governance in seven Solomon Islands markets. This initiative will increase women’s participation and leadership in local decision-making. The Minister also highlighted the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan 2026–2030, which is at the post-validation stage. He welcomed UN Women’s support for its development and implementation. Discussions also explored expanding cooperation on gender-responsive disaster preparedness and resilience. This includes strengthening existing mechanisms and capacity to better address the needs of women, children, youth, older persons and people with disabilities during emergencies. Potential areas of future cooperation including support for a proposed nationwide sanitation programme were also discussed. Minister Maneniaru thanked UN Women for its longstanding partnership and expressed his commitment to deepening cooperation to strengthen opportunities, protection and leadership for women and girls across Solomon Islands. [end] OPMC statement The post Minister Maneniaru advocates stronger UN Women-partnership first appeared on Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) .
妇女、青年、儿童和家庭事务部长约翰·马内尼阿鲁(Hon. John Maneniaru)倡导与联合国妇女署(UN Women)加强合作。 部长强调了推进所罗门群岛女性和女孩的保护、赋权和参与的重要性。 马内尼阿鲁部长在纽约第81届联合国大会期间与联合国妇女署副执行主任尼亚拉扎伊·甘博兹万达(Ms. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda)会晤时发表了上述言论。 部长承认联合国妇女署是该部的长期合作伙伴。 他感谢联合国妇女署在结束对女性和女孩的暴力、女性经济赋权、领导力、女性、和平与安全以及气候和灾害韧性等关键领域提供的技术和财务支持。 一项关键优先事项是该国首个《2026–2038年结束对女性和女孩暴力的国家预防战略》。 该战略正在进行最终验证,预计将在十月提交内阁,以便于计划在十一月的“16天行动”期间发布。 尼亚拉扎伊女士向部长简要介绍了Golkipa倡议,该倡议利用体育、信仰领导力和社区对话来促进积极的社会规范。 会议还强调了“改变市场”项目,该项目支持七个所罗门群岛市场的女性市场商贩和市场治理。 这一倡议将增加女性在地方决策中的参与和领导力。 部长还强调了《2026–2030年女性、和平与安全国家行动计划》,该计划目前处于后验证阶段。 他欢迎联合国妇女署对其发展和实施的支持。 讨论还探讨了在性别响应的灾害准备和韧性方面扩大合作。 这包括加强现有机制和能力,以更好地满足女性、儿童、青年、老年人和残疾人在紧急情况下的需求。 还讨论了未来合作的潜在领域,包括对提议的全国卫生计划的支持。 马内尼阿鲁部长感谢联合国妇女署的长期合作,并表示将致力于深化合作,以加强所罗门群岛女性和女孩的机会、保护和领导力。 [结束] OPMC声明 马内尼阿鲁部长倡导加强与联合国妇女署的合作首次出现在所罗门群岛广播公司(SIBC)上。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo MORE women and young people are benefiting from employment opportunities created through the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project in Western Province. CAUSE II Project Manager Chris Afable highlighted the growing participation of women during the handover of completed projects in Noro on Wednesday September 23 . Mr. Afable said the CAUSE Project was also contributing to addressing unemployment in Solomon Islands by generating about 370,000 labour days through its activities. He said the project had created about 8,400 short-term jobs across the country, with women and young people making up a significant proportion of those employed. “Here in Noro, 1,752 people woke up to somewhere to go and something to build,” Afable said. He explained that 686 people were engaged in infrastructure-related work, while another 1,066 people were involved in waste collection activities. Afable said CAUSE had also delivered a significant number of community infrastructure projects in Noro. He said 59 projects had been completed in Noro under CAUSE I, including Jacob’s ladders, footpaths and jetties. Afable said another 10 projects have been completed under CAUSE II in Noro. He said the project remained open to partnerships with local institutions that could provide technical support to help communities complete much-needed infrastructure projects. Afable said such partnerships could further strengthen the ability of communities and local institutions to respond to development needs. The CAUSE Project is being implemented to improve access to basic urban services and infrastructure while creating employment opportunities for communities across Solomon Islands. [Photo: Mr. Chris Afable delivers his speech during the handing over of projects at Noro. Photo credit: Ben Bilua]
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 更多女性和年轻人正在通过西部省的社区接入与城市服务提升(CAUSE)II项目受益于创造的就业机会。 CAUSE II项目经理克里斯·阿法布在9月23日星期三的诺罗项目交接仪式上强调了女性参与的不断增长。 阿法布先生表示,CAUSE项目还通过其活动创造了约370,000个劳动日,帮助解决了所罗门群岛的失业问题。 他说,该项目在全国范围内创造了约8,400个短期工作岗位,其中女性和年轻人占据了相当大的比例。 “在诺罗,1,752人醒来后有地方可去,有事情可做,”阿法布说。 他解释说,686人参与了与基础设施相关的工作,而另有1,066人参与了垃圾收集活动。 阿法布表示,CAUSE还在诺罗交付了大量社区基础设施项目。 他说,在CAUSE I项目下,诺罗完成了59个项目,包括雅各布梯、步道和码头。 阿法布表示,CAUSE II项目在诺罗又完成了10个项目。 他说,该项目仍然欢迎与能够提供技术支持的地方机构建立合作关系,以帮助社区完成急需的基础设施项目。 阿法布表示,这种合作关系可以进一步增强社区和地方机构应对发展需求的能力。 CAUSE项目的实施旨在改善对基本城市服务和基础设施的接入,同时为所罗门群岛的社区创造就业机会。 [照片:克里斯·阿法布在诺罗项目交接仪式上发表讲话。照片来源:本·比卢亚]
BY RICHARD MENANOPO SOLOMON Islands women will be aiming to move up the standings when they face hosts Fiji in a crucial MSG Prime Minister’s Cup women’s match at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva tonight. The match is scheduled for 7pm Fiji time or 6pm Solomon Islands time, with both sides looking for their first victory of the tournament after contrasting starts to the competition. Solomon Islands opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Vanuatu last Thursday, with Lorina Solosaia scoring in the 74th minute to cancel out Jane Alatoa’s early opener for Vanuatu. According to Fiji Football Association, the draw left Solomon Islands with one point after their opening match, while Papua New Guinea made the early running at the top of the standings following a 4-0 win over Fiji on the opening day. Fiji then suffered another narrow defeat, going down 1-0 to Vanuatu on Sunday after Elina Aruvuha scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute. The results leave Papua New Guinea leading the women’s competition on six points from two matches, followed by Vanuatu on four points. Solomon Islands sit third on one point, while Fiji and New Caledonia are yet to open their accounts. For Solomon Islands, tonight’s encounter therefore carries significant importance in the race for a place in the tournament final. A victory would take the Solomon Islands side to four points and put them level with Vanuatu, while a draw would lift them to two points and keep them ahead of the teams yet to register a point. However, a defeat would leave Solomon Islands on one point and allow Fiji to move to three points, putting the hosts ahead of them on the standings. The competition is being played in a single round-robin format, with all five teams facing each other once before the top two teams meet in the final on October 3. Solomon Islands will therefore be looking to build on their opening performance against Vanuatu and turn their one point into a stronger position against the host nation tonight. The Solomon Islands women finished as semi-finalists in last year’s inaugural women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup, while Fiji were runners-up to eventual champions Papua New Guinea. With the competition now entering its third matchday, tonight’s clash presents another opportunity for Solomon Islands to strengthen their position in the race for the top two. [Photo: Action from the opening match between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Photo credit: Fiji Football Association.]
作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 所罗门群岛女子队将在今晚于苏瓦的HFC银行体育场与东道主斐济队进行一场关键的MSG总理杯女子比赛,力争在积分榜上提升排名。 比赛定于斐济时间晚上7点或所罗门群岛时间晚上6点进行,双方都希望在比赛中取得首场胜利,尽管两队在比赛开始时的表现截然不同。 所罗门群岛在上周四的首场比赛中以1-1战平瓦努阿图,洛丽娜·索洛赛亚在第74分钟进球,扳平了简·阿拉托亚为瓦努阿图打入的早期进球。 根据斐济足球协会的说法,平局使得所罗门群岛在首场比赛后积累了1分,而巴布亚新几内亚在首日以4-0战胜斐济后,暂时位居积分榜首。 随后,斐济在周日以0-1不敌瓦努阿图,埃利娜·阿鲁瓦哈在第64分钟打入全场唯一进球。 目前,巴布亚新几内亚在女子比赛中以两场比赛积累6分领先,瓦努阿图以4分紧随其后。所罗门群岛以1分排在第三,而斐济和新喀里多尼亚尚未得分。 因此,对于所罗门群岛来说,今晚的比赛在争夺决赛名额的过程中具有重要意义。 如果获胜,所罗门群岛将积累4分,与瓦努阿图持平;而平局将使他们升至2分,领先尚未得分的球队。 然而,如果失利,所罗门群岛将停留在1分,斐济则将升至3分,从而在积分榜上超过他们。 本次比赛采用单轮循环赛制,五支球队将在决赛前各自交手一次,前两名球队将于10月3日会师决赛。 因此,所罗门群岛希望在与瓦努阿图的首场比赛基础上继续进步,并在今晚对阵东道主时将1分转化为更强的竞争地位。 所罗门群岛女子队在去年的首届女子MSG总理杯中获得半决赛资格,而斐济则是最终冠军巴布亚新几内亚的亚军。 随着比赛进入第三个比赛日,今晚的对决为所罗门群岛提供了进一步巩固在前两名争夺中的机会。 [照片:所罗门群岛与瓦努阿图在苏瓦HFC银行体育场的首场比赛中的精彩瞬间。照片来源:斐济足球协会。]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Women in Belaha are positioning themselves to tap into local business, catering, skills development and other opportunities linked to the Tina River Hydropower Development Project’s transmission line works. The Belaha Women’s Association held its first monthly meeting this month as part of efforts to strengthen women’s participation in project activities. A statement from the Tina River Hydropower Development Project said a key focus of the meeting was an update from Reeves Envico, the contractor undertaking the transmission line works. Reeves provided information on planned activities, upcoming works and what communities can expect as the transmission line component progresses. The update gave members of the Belaha Women’s Association a better understanding of the works and an opportunity to discuss possible areas of involvement. These include the local supply of goods and services, catering and food supply, skills development and training, and other community-based services that may be required during project implementation. The meeting also allowed Reeves to learn more about the skills, existing businesses, interests and capabilities of women within the Belaha community. The statement said the Belaha Women’s Association provides a platform for women to collectively communicate their interests, skills and capacities. Members also reviewed the progress of their association, including achievements, areas working well and aspects requiring further improvement. Discussions covered leadership and governance, membership, communication, record keeping, financial management and participation. The discussions also helped identify priority areas for future training, skills development and organisational support. The monthly meeting is part of wider work with the three legally established women’s associations in project-affected communities. Similar meetings will be held with the Malatoha Women’s Association and Mbahomea Women’s Association, with relevant contractors and other stakeholders participating where appropriate. The statement said the meetings will provide regular platforms for information sharing, dialogue, coordination and identifying practical opportunities for women to participate in related activities. It said the initiative will also help strengthen the organisational capacity of women’s associations and build links with stakeholders and opportunities within their communities. [Belaha women association with Tina River Hydropower Development Project team and Reeves Envico.Photo credit: TRHDP.]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 贝拉哈的女性正在积极寻求与蒂娜河水电开发项目的输电线路工程相关的本地商业、餐饮、技能发展及其他机会。 贝拉哈女性协会本月召开了首次月度会议,旨在加强女性在项目活动中的参与。 蒂娜河水电开发项目的声明指出,会议的一个重点是来自承包商Reeves Envico的最新进展。 Reeves提供了有关计划活动、即将进行的工作以及社区在输电线路组件进展中可以期待的内容的信息。 此次更新使贝拉哈女性协会的成员更好地理解了工程情况,并提供了讨论可能参与领域的机会。 这些领域包括本地商品和服务的供应、餐饮和食品供应、技能发展和培训,以及在项目实施过程中可能需要的其他社区服务。 会议还让Reeves更深入了解贝拉哈社区女性的技能、现有企业、兴趣和能力。 声明表示,贝拉哈女性协会为女性提供了一个共同交流兴趣、技能和能力的平台。 成员们还审查了协会的进展,包括成就、运作良好的领域和需要进一步改进的方面。 讨论内容涵盖了领导力和治理、会员、沟通、记录保存、财务管理和参与。 讨论还帮助确定了未来培训、技能发展和组织支持的优先领域。 此次月度会议是与项目受影响社区内三家合法成立的女性协会进行更广泛工作的组成部分。 类似的会议将与马拉托哈女性协会和姆巴霍梅亚女性协会举行,相关承包商和其他利益相关者将在适当时参与。 声明表示,这些会议将为信息共享、对话、协调和识别女性参与相关活动的实际机会提供定期平台。 它还表示,该倡议将有助于增强女性协会的组织能力,并与社区内的利益相关者和机会建立联系。 [贝拉哈女性协会与蒂娜河水电开发项目团队及Reeves Envico合影。照片来源:TRHDP.]
A second-half double from captain Bonnie Rice helped New Zealand defeat New Caledonia 4-0 in the OFC U-16 Women's Championship final at the National Stadium in Honiara on 19 September.
新西兰队在霍尼亚拉国家体育场举行的OFC U-16女子锦标赛决赛中,以4-0战胜新喀里多尼亚队,队长博妮·赖斯在下半场打入两球。
By RODRICK DESURI AUKI Government funding allocated for youth development must translate into practical opportunities for young people, particularly those in rural communities, says Assistant Youth Coordinator of the Malaita Provincial Youth Desk Timson Talui. Talui said while government continues to prioritise youth development through the Ministry of Women, Youth and Children Affairs, many young people were still struggling with unemployment, limited opportunities and social problems. He said funding allocated for youth programmes could make a significant difference if it was properly directed towards programmes that respond to the actual needs of young people. “You’ll see that government, through the ministry, still uses the name of youth, talks about them in Parliament and advocates for them,” he said. “But in reality, they are still the ones facing many issues, such as alcohol and drug abuse, stealing, fighting and other social problems in our communities,” he said. Talui said more practical programmes were needed to help young people develop skills, earn an income and become productive members of their communities. “There are many ways that government can change our youths, like farming, private business, labour and education,” he said. He called for greater access to training, employment, education and funding for youth-led businesses and other income-generating activities. Talui said rural young people in particular needed opportunities that would allow them to remain in their communities while contributing to local development. He said investing in practical opportunities for young people could help address some of the social problems affecting communities while creating a stronger future workforce. [Photo Caption: Malaita Province Youth Office. Photo Rodrick Desuri]
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 马莱塔省青年事务办公室助理青年协调员蒂姆森·塔鲁伊表示,政府为青年发展分配的资金必须转化为年轻人的实际机会,特别是那些在农村社区的年轻人。 塔鲁伊表示,尽管政府通过妇女、青年和儿童事务部继续优先考虑青年发展,但许多年轻人仍在与失业、机会有限和社会问题作斗争。 他说,分配给青年项目的资金如果能够正确引导到满足年轻人实际需求的项目中,将会产生显著的影响。 “你会看到,政府通过该部仍在使用青年这个名称,在国会中谈论他们并为他们辩护,”他说。 “但实际上,他们仍然面临许多问题,如酗酒和吸毒、盗窃、打斗以及我们社区中的其他社会问题,”他说。 塔鲁伊表示,需要更多实用的项目来帮助年轻人发展技能、获得收入并成为社区的生产性成员。 “政府可以通过农业、私营企业、劳动力和教育等多种方式改变我们的青年,”他说。 他呼吁为青年主导的企业和其他创收活动提供更大的培训、就业、教育和资金支持。 塔鲁伊表示,特别是农村的年轻人需要能够让他们留在社区并为地方发展做出贡献的机会。 他说,投资于年轻人的实际机会可以帮助解决一些影响社区的社会问题,同时创造一个更强大的未来劳动力。 [照片说明:马莱塔省青年办公室。照片来源:罗德里克·德苏里]
B Y CHARLES STENNETT Pacific Island Forum (PIF) leaders have once again called on its members to adopt national policies and laws to increase women’s political participation and representation, recognize the leadership roles undertaken by women in their societies and the challenge of Non-Communicable Diseases to health outcomes, public expenditure, productivity and human capital across the region. In a communique released after the 55 th Forum Island Leaders meeting in Koror, Palau, the leaders recognised the persistently low representation of women in national parliaments across the region and reaffirmed the “Revitalized Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration” and agreed that inclusive leadership and in particular, increasing women’s political participation and representation is needed to achieve progress across the 2050 Strategy. Leaders urged member states to adopt national policies and laws to increase women’s political participation and representation. They’ve also welcomed the announcement by Australia on the investment of $195million in the Pacific Women Lead Program, which has supported women’s leadership and entrepreneurship and combatted gender-based violence. Leaders also endorsed the outcomes of the 5 th Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting and reaffirmed that gender equality remains fundamental to achieve the ambitions of the 2050 Strategy. They’ve further affirmed the need for sustainable financing for National Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Prevention Frameworks as the primary constraint on scaling GBV prevention progress and committed to ensuring that GBV prevention priorities are reflected in national planning, gender-responsive budgeting, and public investment decisions. Leaders recognised the opportunity to leverage climate and green finance to strengthen GBV prevention efforts and called for the inclusion of gender responsive and inclusive measures in climate finance proposals and resilience planning. The communique also said that Leaders affirmed the leadership of Pacific women in driving climate action and endorsed the “Pacific Pact on Gender and Climate Action” as the region’s public political commitment to lead and accelerate implementation of the Belém Gender Action Plan in the Pacific. On Non-Communicable Diseases (NDCs), the leaders acknowledged the continuing burden of NDCs as one of the Pacific’s most significant human development challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to the Pacific NCD crisis. Leaders called for accelerated implementation of the Pacific NCD Roadmap, recognising the growing impact of NCDs on health outcomes, public expenditure, productivity and human capital across the region. With the recognition that NCDs remain a significant development challenge with impacts on health, productivity and economic resilience, Leaders reaffirmed support for strengthened implementation of the Pacific NCD Roadmap, including through investments in prevention, early intervention, health promotion and healthier communities. Leaders have also expressed concern over the growing prevalence of emerging nicotine products, including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, particularly their targeting of young people, and encouraged regional solutions to protect public health and prevent the circumvention of existing safeguards. For feedback, contact: charsstennett@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:查尔斯·斯特内特 太平洋岛国论坛(PIF)领导人再次呼吁成员国采取国家政策和法律,以增加女性的政治参与和代表性,承认女性在其社会中所担任的领导角色,以及非传染性疾病对健康结果、公共支出、生产力和人力资本的挑战。 在帕劳科罗尔举行的第55届论坛岛国领导人会议后发布的公报中,领导人认识到该地区国家议会中女性代表性持续偏低,并重申了“振兴太平洋领导者性别平等宣言”,一致认为包容性领导,特别是增加女性的政治参与和代表性,是实现2050战略进展所需。 领导人敦促成员国采取国家政策和法律,以增加女性的政治参与和代表性。 他们还欢迎澳大利亚宣布向太平洋女性领导计划投资1.95亿澳元,该计划支持女性领导力和创业,并打击基于性别的暴力。 领导人还支持第五届太平洋岛国论坛女性领导人会议的成果,并重申性别平等仍然是实现2050战略目标的基础。 他们进一步确认需要为国家基于性别的暴力(GBV)预防框架提供可持续融资,因为这是扩大GBV预防进展的主要制约因素,并承诺确保GBV预防优先事项反映在国家规划、性别响应预算和公共投资决策中。 领导人认识到利用气候和绿色融资来加强GBV预防工作的机会,并呼吁在气候融资提案和韧性规划中纳入性别响应和包容性措施。 公报还表示,领导人确认太平洋女性在推动气候行动中的领导地位,并支持“太平洋性别与气候行动公约”,作为该地区在太平洋实施贝伦性别行动计划的公共政治承诺。 关于非传染性疾病(NDCs),领导人承认NDCs持续带来的负担是太平洋最重要的人类发展挑战之一,并重申对太平洋NCD危机的全政府和全社会响应的承诺。 领导人呼吁加快实施太平洋NCD路线图,认识到NCDs对健康结果、公共支出、生产力和人力资本的日益影响。 鉴于NCDs仍然是一个重要的发展挑战,对健康、生产力和经济韧性产生影响,领导人重申支持加强实施太平洋NCD路线图,包括通过对预防、早期干预、健康促进和更健康社区的投资。 领导人还对新兴尼古丁产品(包括电子烟和尼古丁袋)的日益普及表示关切,特别是它们对年轻人的针对性,并鼓励区域解决方案以保护公共健康,防止规避现有的保护措施。 反馈请联系:charsstennett@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com