Strong Mama Exhibition Call Out
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Category: Arts & Culture
VT15M Midwifery Programme Produces 17 Graduates
Vanuatu nursing school celebrated the graduation of 17 students who were awarded with a Midwifery...
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Sista Stanap Strong Book Launch
The launch of the first Vanuatu women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! On Friday 25 June at the...
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Sista, Stanap Strong! hailed as a fitting contribution to Vanuatu’s continuing ‘Yumi 40’ celebration
The launch of the first Vanuatu women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! on Friday 25 June at the...
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Sista, Stanap Strong! First Vanuatu Women’s Anthology Book Launch
Port Vila, 23 June: The much-anticipated anthology of new writing, Sista, Stanap Strong! A Vanuatu...
Read More Sista, Stanap Strong! First Vanuatu Women’s Anthology Book Launch
Port Vila, 23 June: The much-anticipated anthology of new writing, Sista, Stanap Strong! A Vanuatu...
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Young Women’s Leadership Program Graduation
We rise by lifting others. Yumi stanap blong leftemap ol narafalawan. Congratulations to all of...
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Single Mama’s Forum
With the support of PPAC through RRRT SPC, Sista has been reviewing the Maintenance of Children...
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Sista Girls Just Wanna Have Fun(damental) Rights Fundraiser
On the 24th of April, Sista held a fundraiser and celebrated it’s 5th birthday. The evening...
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Resilience Workshops. Build Confidence. Speak Up
Interested in our upcoming retreat? We are holding an overnight camp that is full of fun! As part...
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Stephanie Senei Mahuk – Sista Gat Style
“You should see her since she gave herself permission to rise.” To celebrate International Women’s...
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Not Just a Girl – Spoken word poetry
Calling all GIRLS! Are you aged between 13-19 years old? Gate are proud to present a spoken word...
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Panel Discussion
Dating is a rite of passage that most young people will experience. But what is it like to date in...
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Sista Stanap Strong, helping Vanautu’s women writers shine
A group of 30 women from Vanuatu have collaborated to publish the country’s first collection...
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Calling all single mothers – join the ‘Strong Mama’ program!
Sista is delighted to announce that application are open for single mothers to participate in the...
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Nominations for Australian High Commission’s International Women’s Day Awards open
The Australian High Commission is inviting members of the public to nominate outstanding women for...
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16 Days of Activism on Violence Against Women
Women and girls globally experience high rates of domestic violence from men and boys – in...
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Call 161 For Help
The national launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign will be held...
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Fest’Napuan 2020 launches November 25th
Fest’Napuan ,the largest music festival in Vanuatu is back again this year. Sadly due to...
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RISPEK HEMI HONORABOL: Campaign to end violence against women launches as a tribute to 40th Independence
“We have a saying in our language – ‘Tamata nu Muramuraga’– which means peace is powerful and...
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MoET receives Anthology of Pacific Poems
The Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), Bergmans Iati,...
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Countdown to Vanuatu’s biggest music festival
One of the greatest and most prominent Music Festival in the Pacific — Fest’Napuan is drawing near...
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Marie Helen Alatoa – Sista Gat Style
“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” Marie is a seamstress from Erakor Village. A...
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‘Sista Stanap Strong – A Vanuatu Women’s Anthology’ to be published by Victoria University Press in 2021
Publication news We are thrilled to announce that Sista Stanap Strong – A Vanuatu Women’s...
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Vpride Fashion Show 2020
On the 25th September 2020, a Fashion Show was held by Vpride to showcase the designs of tailors...
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Women’s Economic Empowerment Facebook Campaign Competition
Vanuatu celebrated its 40th Independence this year and is expected to graduate from its least...
Read More3-day Imere Festival Starts Today
Mele, the biggest village in Vanuatu does not get its water supply from UNELCO unlike the other south Efate villages. According to the chairlady of the Imere Water Supply subcommittee, Julia King, in the last 40 years the...
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My Crown – by Benina Rangvanu
Benina grew up in New Zealand and says, “I had different hair compared to all my friends and...
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Book in West Ambae language launched
‘A Tovotovo Lo Leo Nduindui’ — a book written in the Nduindui language of West Ambae has been...
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Q&A with Mikaela Nyman
Sado is the title of Mikaela Nyman’s novel which was published in March this year. Her plans for...
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Public Service Commission launches exhibition to celebrate women in the public service
The Public Service Commission is inviting the public to visit the “Celebrating Women in the Public...
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SISTA STANAP STRONG – A VANUATU WOMEN’S ANTHOLOGY
‘How do we get more writers to tell the stories of contemporary Vanuatu, and not just around the...
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“Yahweh Jehovah” celebrating Yumi40 through music
Vanuatu’s longtime singer songwriter Alcina Charley is finally making a comeback with the release...
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Community artistic collaboration for 40th anniversary is Taf tumas!
Community art thrives in Vanuatu, with artists young and old from across the country collaborating...
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Vernissage Expo “40” – Exhibition to Promote Talented Artistry in Vanuatu
An art exhibition, , is set to feature at the Espace Alliance Française next week on Monday to...
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First children’s book about real-life inspiring ni-Vanuatu
‘Taf Tumas! Different journeys, one people’ to be launched Port Vila, 17 July 2020: This National...
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Georgilla Worwor – Sista Gat Style
Last month, Port Vila Municipal Council officially rebranded as Port Vila city. As Vanuatu...
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Strong Women Vanuatu Travelling Film Festival
The Ministry of Justice and P&O Cruises in partnership with Balance of Power have joined...
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First Ni-Vanuatu Emerging Fashion Designer Ms. Dennyse Maki preparing for London Pacific Fashion Week 2021
Meet our FIRST Ni-Vanuatu Emerging Fashion Designer; Ms. Dennyse Maki of Paama-Tongoa parentage...
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Marie Noelle Kaltack – Sista Gat Style
After a few months of not being published, we are proud to present our latest Sista Gat Style –...
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Sista Essay Competition 2020
Economic empowerment of women is a ‘development game changer’ because when more women participate...
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Devnie Bani Ryves – Sista Gat Style
“My biggest goal is to make an income while making an impact.” Entrepreneur Devnie started making...
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“Wanem nao YUFALA save mekem blo yumi gat ekwality?” International Women’s Day 2020
#InternationalWomensDay is a time to challenge gender norms, empower each other, celebrate...
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“The rise of women does not equal the fall of men” Panel Discussion Vanuatu IWD 2020 #EachforEqual
“Taem ol woman oli kam andap bigwan long ol difren level blong societi, hemi no mini se oli...
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Fidus Achates – Ketty Dan-Napwatt and Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen
A collaborative poem: © Ketty Dan-Napwatt and Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen | February 2020 Dedication:...
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Vanessa and Velissa Quai – Sista Gat Style
Sista Gat Style – with more photos that you haven’t seen before! You only need to...
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Valentine’s Day fundraiser to support Sista
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often think of buying roses and chocolates and cards for...
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Reflections of Sista Gat Style in 2019
When Sista was first established in 2016, we started as an online magazine. As the years went by,...
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Vanuatu’s Indigenous groups fight for recognition of bungee jumping’s roots
Every year, as Vanuatu’s wild monsoon season comes to an end, Chief Luke Fargo instructs the...
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Deadline for Women Writers’ Anthology extended until January 15th 2020
We are excited to have received some fabulous and thought provoking writing on what it means to be...
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Becky – Sista Gat Style
Hailing from Malekula and Emae, Becky is a student and secretary who loves to crochet and knit....
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Vanessa Quai and Blanc.O duet in 2020
Solomon Islands musical sensation Blanco Tuhaika better known as Blanc.O, will be collaborating...
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Help build home-grown Vanuatu literature for children!
There are very few home-grown children’s books in Vanuatu. The creative Nabanga Pikinini series...
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Groovy Banana raises funds for Sista with Santa pictures
Thank you to Groovy Banana for taking pictures at K2 to raise funds for Sista. Gaga and Ben from...
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Women and Gender Rights Activists Deeply Disappointed with Regional Outcome on Human Rights
Over 150 civil society organisations, including women human rights defenders and grassroots...
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Human Rights Activists Gather in Bangkok Ahead of Global UN Meeting on Women’s Human Rights
Over 230 civil society organisations, including human rights defenders and grassroots activists...
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16 Days of Activism 2019
A march from Fatumaru Bay to Seafront stage led by Vanuatu Women’s Centre yesterday morning marked...
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Miki – Sista Gat Style
“The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.” Born and...
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Petition For Reserve Seats on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Community leaders will march through the streets of Port Vila on Tuesday (tomorrow) morning, to...
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Read the Winning Essays of MoET and Sista Essay Competition
To commemorate Children’s Day on July 24th 2019, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and...
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Winners of ‘Violence against women and girls’ Essay Competition Announced
On Friday 18th October, the Minister of Education and Training (MoET) Jean Pierre Nirua presented...
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Woman Hemi Gat Power Blong Makem Laef – Poem
Too often biblical and kastom rhetoric is used to justify the second-class treatment of women. For...
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Selina Iakia Solman – Sista Gat Style
“I am fortunate to have people in my life that motivate me, pray for me and want nothing but the...
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Gender Equality and Street Art at The French School
On Friday 20th September, the French school was delighted and honoured to host famous guests...
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Call for submissions! Vanuatu Women Writers Anthology
Have you written a short story? A poem? A memory or essay? Be part of a Vanuatu women writers’...
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Pacific Youth leaders converge in Nadi on human rights and good governance
More than 80 young leaders from across the Pacific region are converging in Nadi, Fiji from 8 – 10...
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Historic ‘Vot Woman’ Campaign Launched
The historic ‘Vot Woman’ 2020 campaign was officially launched in Port Vila on Thursday. Vot Woman...
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Vanuatu Made Week
Following “Vanuatu Made” Market Day on Thursday 26th September, Friday 27th September...
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Strike For Climate Emergency Today
The Vanuatu Strike for Climate Change Emergency is taking place in Port Vila today. 96.3 Buzz FM’s...
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Lila Kaluatman – Sista Gat Style
“If you include remarkable people in your life and surround yourself with those who contribute to...
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Pirogue 2019, Salon Du Livre de Port-Vila
The Port-Vila “Pirogue” Book Fair will take place for its 4th edition from Monday,...
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Fest’Napuan Starts Today
Fest’Napuan, the Pacific’s longest-running contemporary music festival is set to kick off at...
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Literacy Week 2019 Opens
The Ministry of Education and Training is now producing primary school reading books and early...
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Nine-year-old to perform free concert
“A nine-year old girl from Santo with a beautiful voice is singing religious songs at the entrance...
Read More Extension of Deadline for MoET and Sista Essay Competition
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and Sista have launched an essay competition for...
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Chanelle Bjornum – Sista Gat Style
“A woman who heals herself, heals her mother, heals her daughter and heals every woman around...
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Apply to join CARE Vanuatu’s Gender Cohort
APPLY TO JOIN THE GENDER COHORT! This group is for people who are currently gender focal points,...
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Port Vila Skits Competition Aug 23-25 2019
The countdown to Port Vila’s First skits competition has begun. Organised by the Port Vila Skits...
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Shefa Spelling Bee “Bee the Change.”
Peace Corps Vanuatu is excited to invite you to the first annual Shefa Spelling Bee “Bee the...
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‘How Would You Address Violence Against Women And Girls On Public Transport?’ Secondary School Essay Writing Competition
To commemorate Children’s Day on July 24th 2019, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and...
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Irene Abbock Lai – Sista Gat Style
“If a woman has the power to create life, she also has the power to create the life she wants.” In...
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Vanuatu musical ‘Taetem Strap’ wins Namatan Short Film Festival
Congratulations to Vanuatu filmmaker Jean Pierre Niptik for winning first prize at the Australian...
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Poetri Pawa
4 July 2019 saw for the first time the Suzanne Bastien Fondation hosting a “Poetri Pawa” (“Poetry...
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“The Power of Creative Writing and Rhetorical Alliance: Ni-Vanuatu Women’s Voices – Research Findings”
“The Power of Creative Writing and Rhetorical Alliance: Ni-Vanuatu Women’s Voices – Research...
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Poetry Reading on Thursday 4th July 2019 at Fondation Bastien Gallery
Come along and listen to three women poets – Rebecca Olul-Hossen, Nancy Gaselona Palmer and...
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Wan Smolbag’s Theatre Festival kicks off until July 4th 2019
Wan Smolbag’s Theatre Festival has kicked off this week and is in full swing! There are...
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Namatan Film Festival 2019
Namatan Short Film Festival Finale 2019 is set for Friday 5 July from 5pm at Saralana Park! Bring...
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La Fete De La Musique on Friday 21st June 2019
Today, Friday, June 21, 2019, come and celebrate the music day at the Alliance Française! It...
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Vanessa Quai and Band on goodwill tour in New Zealand
Vanuatu songbird, Vanessa Quai and the New Breedz Band are leaving for New Zealand today, June 20...
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Natasha Vaimona Joy – Sista Gat Style
‘Joy is not found in things. It is found in us.’ This famous quote embodies Natasha Vaimona Joy...
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Elsie Molou – Sista Gat Style
WITH SOME NEVER BEFORE SEEN PHOTOS If there were a word that would describe Elsie Molou it would...
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Pacific Feminists Commit to Action Plan for Change
Pacific feminists celebrated and reaffirmed their commitment towards sustaining solidarity,...
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Paran Latan, production of the 1st album in Vanuatu with 100% female musicians
Founded in 2018, Paran Latan, which means “Tanna Women” in one Language of West Tanna...
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National Women’s Day today
An event will be held at Saralana Park in Port Vila today (Wednesday) to commemorate the 39th...
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‘What Do You Love About Yourself?’ portrait exhibition by Starlight Photography with Sista (Part Two)
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 Starlight Photography worked together with Sista...
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‘What Do You Love About Yourself?’ portrait exhibition by Starlight Photography with Sista (Part One)
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 Starlight Photography worked together with Sista...
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Pacific Island Food Revolution launches food reality show in Vanuatu
The Pacific needs a revolution; one that shines a light on the value of traditional diets and...
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Angelica Timothy – Sista Gat Style
Angelica Timothy is someone who keeps it real. The aspiring businesswoman and aspiring scientist...
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Dorosday Kenneth Watson – pioneering the way for women’s leadership in Vanuatu
This article was published in Oct/Nov/Dec edition of Island Life Magazine. Since it’s...
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