Women and Health
Discover news, inspirational articles, and updates on women’s issues and health topics in the Solomon Islands
New ADB Report Shows Improvements for Women’s Economic Empowerment but Gender Gaps Still Remain
A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) shows improvements in Pacific women’s economic empowerment but warns closing the...
Health partners celebrate ground-breaking ceremony for extension and renovation of the National Medical Store
The National Medical Store (NMS), located along the Ranadi highway, may resemble a typical warehouse, however it is no ordinary...
Renovation and upgrade of Tulagi Hospital kicking off soon
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) with funding support from the World Bank under the health systems strengthening...
Western Provincial Council of Women validate Constitution and Strategy – the first in 12 years
Twenty-four ward leaders from the Western Provincial Council of Women (WPCW) are gathered in Gizo for a five-day meeting to...
Restrictions on COVID-19 ceases but vaccination still a government policy
Most COVID-19 travel restrictions have been removed but vaccination still remain a part of the the government policy. The Solomon...
SURFAID supports SIPPA with NZD$1m
The Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA) has renewed its work with SURFAID, an international NGO. SIPPA Executive Director, Ben...
Women’s Rights Action Movement to submit ‘List of Issues’ to CEDAW Committee
The Women’s Rights Action Movement, WRAM recently hosted a two day consultation session with members of Non-government Organizations (NGOs) to...
Women’s Council holds AGM after 9 years – optimistic for the future
The Solomon Islands National Council of Women, after nine years, held their Annual General Meeting. The SINCW was established in...
Amazing Grace Launches Agritourism Experience
Amazing Grace Boutique Cocoa with the support of Australia’s Strongim Bisnis program has launched the nations first cocoa agritourism experience...
Recognising Solomon Airlines Women on International Women’s Day
Solomon Airlines has marked International Women’s Day by proudly highlighting the diverse achievements of the airline’s female staff. The national...
