Solomon Islands has one of the highest documented rates of violence against women in the world.
A study in 2009 found that 64 per cent of women aged 15 to 49 who have ever been in a relationship have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner.
Read more: National Campaign to end violence against women and girls launched
MEMBER of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara Constituency Honourable Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada has been sworn in as the new Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs.
Read more: Tanangada sworn in as Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs
Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela has launched the Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) on Friday, October 12 2018 at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara.
THE MINISTRY of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs strongly condemns the alleged rape incident which resulted in the death of a 12 year-old girl at Temotu Province and calls for collective action to stop violence against children especially young girls.
Read more: MWYCFA calls for collective action to stop child abuse and violence against children
SAFENET, a network of government and non-government organizations in the country are working on new ways to improve quality services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
