On 29 December 2023, the Solomon Islands National Cabinet approved the introduction of temporary special measures (TSMs) to improve women’s political representation in the Provincial Government Assemblies (PGAs).
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A new legislation could guarantee extra seats for women in provincial assemblies. But with elections due in April, the bill's fate lies with the incoming administration.
Australia Launches New Gender Equality Plan for Solomon Islands
Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan, Deputy High Commissioner Ms SallyAnne Vincent, Minister for Education and Human Resources Hon. Lanelle Tanangada, EVAW Policy Coordinator, Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs Ms
Koisau Sade and staff of the Australian High Commission.
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Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan was pleased to come together with representatives from the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs(MWYCFA) and development partners on 18 December to launch Australia’s new Gender Equality Plan for Solomon Islands 2020-2022.
The Plan sets out Australia’s future investment in gender equality activities in Solomon Islands over the next two years. It builds on Australia’s long-term work with Solomon Islands partners to prevent domestic and family violence and introduces new women in leadersh