BusinessUnions and labour experts hail landmark UN ruling protecting workers’ right to strikeThe United Nation’s top court says the right to strike is protected under international labour law, a decision Pacific workers’ groups say could strengthen labour rights across the region.Christine RovoiThu, 28 May
EnvironmentPacific hails historic UN climate vote: Fiji fights to protect statehood from rising seasLeaders, youth activists, and global allies back the world court’s opinion on climate obligations as Fiji warns rising sea levels must not erase Pacific nations’ sovereignty and maritime rights.Christine RovoiMon, 25 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands‘At 15 she should be in school, not married’: Pasifika push Solomon Islands to protect youthCivil society groups are urging the Honiara government to raise the legal marriage age, invest in education and child protection before its United Nations rights review in Geneva this week.Khalia StrongTue, 10 Feb
Pacific RegionPacific UN operations ‘unaffected’ by global budget crisis despite Guterres warningWhile the UN Secretary General warns of “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid member dues, Pacific leaders and advocates call again for fair and timely finance from wealthy nations.Christine RovoiWed, 04 Feb
EnvironmentHigh Seas Treaty enters into force as Pacific nations hailed for global ocean leadershipThe landmark agreement now gives the world a legal framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.Khalia StrongMon, 19 Jan
