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08/04/2011 12:41
Education, technology and employment.
These three words and their importance for women were on the table for
discussion at the 55th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Held in New York this year from Feb 22 – March 4th, CSW is one of the most important annual meetings to promote...
08/04/2011 12:13
The centenary of International Women’s Day was celebrated across the Kingdom of Tonga – recognizing women’s achievements and the need to do more to empower women in our society.
The Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC, which is the Kingdom’s only Non Government Organization working to eliminate...
10/03/2011 12:11
Consultation is taking place all over the Pacific to contribute to the development of the 2 year Strategy for the newly formed body of the United Nations, UN Women, which aims to advance gender equality.
The consultation took place at the Council of Churches in Tonga, with Government Ministries,...
04/03/2011 11:40
As Tongans we should be very proud of The Declaration of Freedom and the Same Law for All Classes under the Tongan Constitution - For rights such as these to be enacted in 1875 is something that was most definitely a huge progressive step forward in Tonga’s political and constitutional...
04/03/2011 11:33
The new minister of Education, Women’s Affairs and Culture, Dr. Ana Taufeulungaki called for greater partnership between women’s organizations and the Ministry in order to address the needs of women comprehensively.
One issue that has been raised unanimously by women’s organizations is Tongan...
04/03/2011 11:30
WCCC launches the ‘It’s not Ok’ campaign which says it is a crime to commit any violence against women and children. This includes domestic violence, child abuse, sexual harassment and rape.
WCCC counselor, Susana ‘Uhatafe said “it is time for us to start talking about the fact that it is not ok...
04/03/2011 11:26
The WCCC was invited to do a session on the topic – “ Victims of Crime “ at the Police Training School at Longolongo on Wednesday the 9th of ...
04/03/2011 11:25
A first hand account from a survivor of incest who is a client of WCCC. When I was 8 years old my father began to treat me in a way that is not right for a father to do to his daughter. He gave me money $10 to $20 and told me not to tell anyone, and most of the time I was scared and think to...
10/02/2011 16:08
It has only been a year since the centre has been established yet WCCC’s statistics reflect the broader society trend in which more people are reporting incidences of violence against women. A total number of 354 clients sought the services of the centre, with an increased reporting trend...
04/02/2011 10:36
A first hand case study from a client of WCCC
I have been working at my job since June 2010. I just broke up with my boyfriend at the time when a guy from my work asked if he could be my boyfriend and I accepted. After about two weeks I told him that we’re finished - I didn’t...
