Working together to end poverty and injustice

Fiji

Fiji became independent in 1970 following almost a century of British colonial rule. Political and racial tensions between indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians over the last 20 years have brought economic, social and political instability to the islands.

Oxfam New Zealand in Fiji

• Women speak out against discrimination
  The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement are committed to removing discrimination against women and giving women a greater voice in their community.
• Director of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement wins the 2008 Woman of Courage award
• A fairer future
  The Women’s Action for Change group works with disadvantaged communities, particularly young people, in rural Fiji. Oxfam is supporting their work and working with them to develop their knowledge and skills to allow their work greater long-term impact.

Download Oxfam's programme summary: Gender justice in Fiji (PDF)

Country profile

Whilst Fiji enjoys higher levels of economic development than other Melanesian countries, poverty and inequality in access to basic services are still apparent. Women and young people in particularly are vulnerable to social and economic marginalisation.

• Fiji country profile