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Domestic Violence

Summer •

Sāmoa

Breaking the cycle of silence: Redefining Pacific masculinity

PMN News journalist Vaimaila Leatinu'u details his journey from a hardened upbringing to embracing vulnerability, inspired by a legacy of love and hope for the next generation.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 20 Dec

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Tonga

'Most pervasive': UN report reveals increased violence against Pacific women

Gender-based attacks are not only physical but include sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic abuse, according to new data.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Dec

Law & Order

New law expected to help Pacific family violence victims

A new bill will allow people to speed up divorce proceedings in cases of family violence, which a sociology professor says could be good for Pacific people.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 18 Oct

Society

Tonga taboo: Research explores cultural factors of intimate partner violence

New research aims to understand Tongan experiences of intimate partner violence, along with calls for more targeted research on Pacific communities.

Khalia StrongThu, 15 Aug

Pacific Region

'Nothing about us without us': Pacific women gather for triennial conference

We can't discuss women without involving them in the discussions, says rights advocate and Pacific media executive Netani Rika.

Christine RovoiTue, 23 Jul

Society

Abuse Inquiry: Hopes for redress and intergenerational healing

Sāmoan academic Tamasailau Suaalii-Sauni hopes the Abuse In Care final report will shift societal attitudes and practices in addressing the harm suffered by children and young people.

Khalia StrongMon, 22 Jul

Pacific Region

Evelyn Kunda’s fight against sorcery violence

An exhibition in Porirua highlights the grim reality of violence towards women accused of witchcraft and a human activist's work with survivors.

Michelle CurranSat, 06 Jul

Society

Is Pacific culture driving family violence? A Pacific prevention programme says it's the solution

A Pacific culture-based family violence prevention programme says getting NZQA accreditation is a 'timely' recognition of all the hard work that has gone into developing this initiative.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 17 May

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Experts call out govt inaction against child trafficking in the Pacific

The kidnap and exploitation of children are among the worst forms of violence and an urgent response is needed to address the problem, human rights advocates say.

Christine RovoiFri, 10 May

Society

Social worker says Pacific men misinterpreting the Bible to justify domestic violence

A social work lecturer has noticed an increase in the number of Pacific males coming through her programme who believed it was "normal to control or hit" their partners.

Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific Journalist Thu, 02 May

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