violence

WUTMI spreads the word

By Journal on March 17, 2016 Alison Birchall, violence, WUTMI News Archive

You might have noticed some brightly colored posters and stickers appearing around Majuro, broadcasting some confronting truths about violence against women and girls in the Marshall Islands. You will encounter these orange and purple posters and stickers in government and non-government offices, as well as some private businesses and public spaces throughout Majuro and outer […]

Pacific violence figures shocking

By Journal on December 25, 2015 Nicolas Burniat, UN Women, violence, women Feature Articles

The level of violence against women in the Pacific is double the rate in the rest of the world, which is the sign that Pacific societies need to change social norms in order for development to progress, said a United Nations official. Speaking to Radio New Zealand International, UN Women’s Deputy Representative for Fiji, Nicolas […]