gender-based violence

The launch was held Wednesday to coincide with the start of 16 days of activism to end all forms of violence against women and girls.

A WCCC release said more than 80% of women and girls in Ha'apai, who participated in WCCC's saturated ūloa community outreach indicated that they were aware of the centre but not of the toll-free call line 0800 4444,

Speaking at the launch of the campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Thursday, Morrison said that gender-based violence is a shared problem impacting the Pacific, Australia and countries globally.

‘During these 16 Days of Activism, and on every day of the year, we support our partners in Tonga as they call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women,’ said the High Commissioner Adrian Morrison, adding

The Tonga Family Protection Legal Aid Centre (FPLAC) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is developing an online portal to enable DV and GBV survivors to access legal information and reporting mechanism.

The online portal will enable survivors to anonymously obtain information on relevant laws and mechanism, establish safety plans and reach out to report family violence and other issues directly to FPLAC.

Although the Pacific has largely been spared by the spread of the disease relative to other regions around the world – with Fiji hardest hit of the six countries the UN Women’s Ending Violence Against Women and Girls programme works in, at 18 confirmed cases – all of which have since been cleared, and several countries without a recorded a case so far – the economic and social consequences have been deep.

Pacific Fashion Festival 2016 has been described as the spectacle of art, design and history translated into fashion and this year will bring 12 designers, 45 models and 84 looks.

It will be a “show not to be missed”, according to the organisers, who have notched it up higher, bringing the event to an exclusive venue, at The Edge, Stanley Place, South Brisbane.

Also, behind the PFF lies a higher purpose and vision.