Press Release – Launch of ‘Women Hold Up Half the Sky’ documentary
On Friday, June 2nd 2023 Sista and HCDI launched their new documentary Women Hold Up Half...
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April Newsletter 2023
A lot has happened this month for the team at Sista! From looking for a Communications &...
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Women Hold Up Half The Sky – Official Launch
Last Friday 2nd June 2023, Sista in partnership with HCDI and the We Rise Coalition,...
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Georgina Ishmael – Sista Gat Style
We’re halfway through 2023! And this month, we’re celebrating the very talented Georgina Ishmael!...
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David to represent Vanuatu in Oceania Cup
Fiji-based Vanuatu athlete Chloe David has been hand-picked by Oceania Athletics to...
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14-year-old Dinh joins weightlifting team
Fourteen-year-old Milah Dinh is the second female lifter for Vanuatu Weightlifting Federation....
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7-Year Prison Sentence for Man Who Assaulted Partner over Sex Rejection
A 37-year-old man who assaulted his de-facto partner for denying his sexual desire has been...
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Episode 8 – Young Women in Leadership
Podcast Ep.8 Young Woman in Leadership Role’s Dialogue Intro Jarah : Halo olgeta, nem blong mi...
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Local Women Launch New Beauty Salon
Three local women – Beverly Aleng Lowonbu, Lily Malas, and Andrea Toka Malas – proudly...
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Episode 7 – Women in Non-Traditional roles
RoundTable Podcast – Transcription Ruthy Alick Introduction J: Halo olgeta, nem blong...
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Episode 6 – Menstrual Health Management and Menstrual Cups
Intro: JARA – Halo olgeta nem blong mi Jara, Welkam long Raon Tebol Podkas, we...
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Episode 5 – Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Hey there, I am Sharon and I’m Umi and welcome to the Round Table. This is a space dedicated to...
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Tavlili dedicates achievement to her mother and late brother
Growing up in a humble home in Vanuatu, Jullie Tavlili dreamt of becoming a manager the day she...
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VNPF staff hesitant to report alleged misconduct
Female VNPF staff were hesitant to report alleged misconduct by the General Manager to the...
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Fear of Job Loss Hinders Reporting
Day 2 of the trial of Parmod Achary, General Manager (GM) of Vanuatu National Provident Fund...
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Empowering Future Female Leaders
The fifth cycle of CARE’s Young Women’s Leadership Program (YWLP) in Vanuatu began this week in...
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MAV Urges Public to Differentiate Between Mainstream Media and Social Media
The Media Association blong Vanuatu (MAV) President, Lillyrose Welwel, has emphasised the...
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Youth reports on TIV participation on Good Governance Conference
A Youth Representative, Melisa Vuti, has returned to Port Vila from Auckland, New Zealand, after...
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3rd PFF Ends: Unity in diversity and amongst Pacific feminists urgent to continue advocacy on women’s rights in the Pacific
The strength of feminist solidarity and unity of strong, diverse Pacific women was the highlight...
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3rd Pacific Feminist Forum Begins: Feminist solidarity key to pushing agenda for women’s and human rights in the Pacific
Embracing the collective power of our movements, more than one hundred and fifty feminists,...
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VTO CEO Aru Elected as SPTO Deputy Chairperson
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, was elected...
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Chloe Rolland – Sista Gat Style
In the month of May we are celebrating the lovely Chloé Rolland! Born and raised in Vanuatu,...
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Kaltapau and Sine honored with 2023 Andy Lynch and Hanson Mataskelekele Awards
The Australian High Commission, in partnership with the Lynch and Mataskelekele families,...
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Pacific Women in Power Program launched to increase women’s employment and economic empowerment
The Pacific Power Association (PPA) and the World Bank launched the Pacific Women in Power (PWIP)...
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3rd Pacific Feminist Forum
The Pacific Feminist Forum (PFF) is a transformative space for Pacific feminists to reflect on key...
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Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they’re pushing for change
Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu’s parliament. Before she was...
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Mass Drug Administration Campaign Launched
A two-week integrated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Program for SHEFA Province was launched...
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VPF’s New Office Space to Enhance Investigations
The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) has opened a new office space in Equity House, Port Vila, to...
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By-Election Looms
The Supreme Court decision declaring Malekula Member of Parliament (MP) Asang Sanick’s seat...
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First Vanuatu Female High Commissioner
Women continue to make progress in diverse fields, as the First Secretary to the Vanuatu High...
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Feminism Workshop with Gate Minds
On Friday 21st April, our Project Coordinator and Communications & Advocacy Officer, held a...
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TIV says ‘No’ to community violence
While Transparency International Vanuatu (TIV) has been focusing on Corruption,...
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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visits ADRA’s Elang Family Support Services Center in Etas
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark visited the Elang Family Support Services Centre in the Etas...
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Pacific Prevention Summit: What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls Where We Play, Pray, Learn and Engage Together in the Pacific
Date: Monday, 24 April 2023 The Pacific Partnership to End Violence Against Women and Girls...
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Team PVIS runs away with VT100,000
Team Port Vila International School (PVIS), the youngest team which participated in the...
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women Set to Roll-Out Gender-Based Violence Counsellor Training Package for the Pacific
Date: Monday, 27 March 2023 Regional – Representatives of 13 crisis centres who are members...
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Beyond COP27: Pacific Women Leaders on why women and girls must be included in climate solutions
Pacific Women Leaders are a powerful force for change in the climate action arena. They are on the...
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March Newsletter 2023
March brought a whole load of challenges to the team at Sista but as usual, our #GelPawa and...
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Election Petition Against Malekula MP Hearing Today
The Election Petition (EP) case against Member of Parliament (MP) Assang Sanick of the Malekula...
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Father convicted of indecency and domestic violence against 16-year-old daughter
A man from Blacksand area in Port Vila has been convicted of several charges of indecency and...
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Melanie Shem – Sista Gat Style
In April we are celebrating Vanuatu’s youngest female Municipal Councilor, Ms Melanie Shem!...
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Toko and Lawac grab bronze at tournament in Thailand
Vanuatu beach volleyball pair of Sherysyn Toko and Majabelle Lawac have won Naraphornrapat and...
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Kanak Women Delegation Connecting and Learning from Ni-Vanuatu Counterparts in Informal Economy
A delegation of Kanak women from the North of New Caledonia is currently on a one-week visit to...
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David sisters dominate sprint events again
The David sisters, Chloe and Claudie have once again proved their dominance in the sprint...
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Toko and Lawac ready for another battle
Vanuatu beach volleyball duos Sherysyn Toko and Majabelle Lawac are ready for another round...
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‘Mama traders’ fear for the future after cyclones ripped through market
Vendors at a Vanuatu market for women traders are unable to pay their rent and are...
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Compact Women Leadership Yields Results in Disaster Responses: DG Ala
Women are playing a very important and significant role in disaster management, especially...
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Peace Corps Vanuatu raises awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April 2023
Every year in April, Peace Corps Vanuatu joins the other Peace Corps countries around the...
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USP’s Emalus Campus Providing Top-Notch Legal Talent to Vanuatu Law Reform Commission
The Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) has relied solely on the University of the South...
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Balance of Power launched an Inclusive Leadership Workshop yesterday at the Saint Barnabas Church in Nerenewman village, Motalava Island. The workshop, which focuses on the topic of women in the front line, is being funded by...
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Care International Vanuatu Helps Five Area Councils in TAFEA Province
Care International Vanuatu recently assisted in distributing Non-Food Items (NFIs)...
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Ifira women win’s women’s 7s rugby final
Positive start for the women’s teams in the first round of Easter 7s Vanuatu Rugby Union...
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Nation Builders II: Celebrating Women in the Private Sector – Call Out
In 2020, The Vanuatu Public Service Commission and the Department of Women’s Affairs, held an...
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Parade to celebrate ICJ adoption tomorrow
A parade to celebrate Vanuatu’s success in getting climate change to the world’s highest...
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Empowering Women to Overcome Societal Obstacles
The Ministry of Health (MOH) in partnership with the Public Service Commission (PSC) and...
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Youth Challenge Vanuatu provide job skills training
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (MoYSD) continues its Ready For Work Programme...
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UN Women supports Vanuatu women’s rugby
This year will be exciting for Vanuatu women’s rugby having received a financial support...
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UNGA Climate Justice Resolution Adoption a Win of Epic Proportions: PM
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister (PM), Ishmael Kalsakau, has described the adoption of the climate...
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Females make up over half of APTC’s 65 Graduates
65 Ni- Vanuatu Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) students graduated yesterday at the...
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Beach volleyball women focus on another exciting weekend
The beach volleyball women’s team of Sherysyn Toko and Majabelle Lawac focusses on another...
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Stage is set for Island women cricket semi final
Vanuatu Women’s Island Cricket will have its Francophonie Day semi-final games at Korman today....
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Mind Care Unit Unveiled
New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, and Vanuatu’s Minister of...
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February Newsletter 2023
It is only the second Month of 2023, and we are already starting to get super busy! This month...
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Lolo invited to elite camp in Australia
Vanuatu female weightlifter, Ajah Pritchard Lolo, is fortunate to be part of the Oceania...
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Women call for Respect and Safety after harassment incidents at Bladinere
Several women living in Port Vila have expressed their concerns over recent...
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Lawac and Toko win ABVT Division One Final
Vanuatu women beach volleyball duo of Sherysyn Toko and Majabelle Lawac won the women’s Division...
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Exciting Opportunity for Women Sports Journalists in the Pacific
Twenty-four women sports journalists and sportswomen from across the Pacific and Asia are...
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Island women cricket final postpone to next week
The Francophonie and Women Island Cricket 11th Anniversary Tournament semi final and final has...
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Gov’t to Pay VT34 Million after Baseless Termination
The Supreme Court in Port Vila has ordered the Government of Vanuatu, through the Public Service...
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Rising Voices Zine
On Thursday 16 March 2023, the team at Sista were invited to the launch of Gate Minds very first...
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Leikita Kalorib – Sista Gat Style
For Sista Gat Style this month we are celebrating the beautiful Leikita Kalorib! A mother,...
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Vanuatu beach volleyball team spot confirm for YCG
Vanuatu women’s beach volleyball team’s spot is confirmed for the 2023 Youth Commonwealth...
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Women at Risk
The Gender and Protection Cluster is providing essential sanitation supplies to women and...
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MCH services to resume tomorrow
The Mother and Child Health (MCH) Unit in Port Vila is set to resume services tomorrow, Wednesday,...
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Gender Protection Assessment Underway
A cluster has been formed to target gender protection assessment in conjunction with the rapid...
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Priest Cleared of Rape Charges
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has acquitted Mr. Henry Crowby on two charges of sexual intercourse...
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Lolo is new Athletes Commission Chairlady
Vanuatu Athletes Commission (VAC) has a new Chairlady, Ajah Pritchard Lolo. Lolo is excited...
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Vanuatu female sprinter receives leadership badge
Not only the David sisters are making their name on the athletics field, but are...
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Vanuatu Braces for Impending Category 3 Cyclone
Vanuatu is bracing for the impact of a Category 2 cyclone, which is expected to intensify to a...
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We Rise Coalition 3 Annual Planning Retreat – Photos
On 20 – 24 February 2023, the Executive Director and Communications & Advocacy...
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Consultation to revitalise regional gender equality declaration
A two-day consultation has recently been held to seek feedbacks on the revitalisation of the...
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Women invited to learn self-defense
Women and girls in Port Vila can attend self defense classes offered by the Vanuatu Judo...
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New midwife for Vaemali Health Centre
The people of Epi can now count on a midwife at the Vaemali Hospital to deliver maternal...
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January Newsletter 2023
After a well-deserved break, the team at Sista are back and ready to start the new year! January...
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Vanuatu Chinese Women’s Association Donates Health Equipment to Benefit Children’s Ward
The Vanuatu Chinese Women’s Association (VCWA) made its second donation of medical supplies to the...
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First Nations Writers Founder visits Vanuatu
First Nations Writers, a charitable organisation based in Australia, is making waves in the...
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MAV Executive acknowledges role of radio broadcasters
The 12th edition of World Radio Day (WRD) was celebrated on February 13, 2023, with the theme...
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Santo Women’s Network aids cyclone, landslide victims
The Santo Sunset Environment Women’s Network (SSEWN) has taken the initiative to provide...
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New MAV Executive ready to make changes
Ms Lillyrose Welwel has been elected as the new President of the Media Association blong Vanuatu...
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Violence against children has tripled since 2021
The Child Desk Care under the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) has recorded a...
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Canberra Farewells the FairBreak XI Team
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu National Women’s Cricket Team Captain Selena Solman and all-rounder...
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Velenie Jacob – Sista Gat Style
In February we are celebrating the #BudgetQueen Ms Velenie Jacob! A whizz at finance, Velenie has...
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Vanuatu National Feminist Forum – Photos
On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th November 2022, the first ever National Feminist Forum (NFF) was...
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Vanuatu Women’s Center – HERSTORY
On 30 August 1992, three ni-Vanuatu women were on a plane back home to Port Vila, after...
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Solman and Andrew off to Fair Break Global
Vanuatu cricket National Women’s Captain Selina Solman and all-rounder Rachel Andrew are now on...
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Women’s league a priority in PVFA EXCO meeting
The Port Vila Football Association (PVFA) confirmed that one of its main agenda to discuss in its...
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Benny Wenda’s daughter in Port Vila
Koteko Wenda was invited to a Tannese community at Teouma Bush for lunch on her first arrival in...
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Florida Tumulango – Sista Gat Style
We are starting off this year by celebrating the Fabulous Miss Florida Tumulango!! Originally...
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Thirty Years of The Vanuatu Women’s Centre: Her Story
On 30 August 1992, three ni-Vanuatu women were on a plane back home to Port Vila, after attending...
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