Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands says it backs 140 human rights recommendations from the UN and notes 41United Nations agencies and Pacific countries welcome progress by Honiara but say more work is needed on violence against women, gender equality, and human rights protections.Christine RovoiThu, 01 Oct
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsPNG governor warns outdated resource laws leave landowners in Melanesia exposedGary Juffa says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands need stronger laws and leadership to stop powerful interests gaining control of natural resources in both countries.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • NaoeroUS welcomes Naoero withdrawal from international courtWashington backs President David Adeang's decision but Amnesty International warns the move could weaken human rights protections in the region.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Marshall Islands • West Papua, IndonesiaPacific leaders have taken their concerns over West Papua directly to the UNSolomon Islands and Marshall Islands raised the issue at the United Nations as the region pushes for independent scrutiny of alleged human rights abuses in the Indonesian province.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Politics • West Papua, IndonesiaPacific leaders put Indonesia on notice over the long-awaited West Papua UN visitThe Melanesian Spearhead Group is demanding action on a long-delayed UN human rights visit while advocates say Pacific leaders must push harder for access.Christine RovoiTue, 08 Sep
BusinessPacific workers urged to know their rights in NZ after migrants pay $60,000 each for jobsA Labour Inspectorate manager says Pasifika should learn their rights and recognise the warning signs of exploitation after two migrants each paid $60,000 for jobs at a Four Square supermarket in Thames.Andre Fa'aosoTue, 04 Aug
Immigration • NaoeroNauru migration deal faces legal challenge as concerns over asylum seekers treatment growHuman rights advocates have criticised the conditions for people transferred under Australia's offshore processing arrangement while governments defend the deal as lawful and necessary.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Jul
