Challenges of providing prevention and response services during the COVID outbreak
PECC activities were being carried out on schedule up to the end of February. After the East Ambae CAVAW workshop (at Saratamata) in February, I wanted to return home but…
A breakthrough after many years of inhuman treatment
Rose lived in a violent relationship for a long time before she decided to break the silence about her life story. Rose is married to Sam, and they have four…
Child sexual assault during COVID restrictions
Rachel is 14 years old. Her parents are working and living in Vila but she attends secondary school in Santo. During the COVID-19 community transmission in Santo, the Government closed…
Relief Supply for Women in Valis Community
Yesterday, March 15, 2023, Vanuatu Women’s Center kicked off its mobile counseling program in evacuation centers around Port Vila Town. The team led by VWC’s Community Educator and several other…
Thirty years of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre: her story
By Tatavola Matas, Merilyn Tahi and Juliet Hunt On 30 August 1992, three ni-Vanuatu women were on a plane back home to Port Vila, after attending a workshop in Suva with grassroots women from…
MALAMPA and TAFEA Domestic Violence Cases Increase
The provinces of MALAMPA and TAFEA have had a significant increase in the number of Domestic Violence (DV) cases that have been reported to the Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC), from…
Legal Court Opening
On Friday 20th January 2023, Vanuatu Women’s Centre was part of the Opening of the 2023 Court Session . This commenced with a Church Service at the Tagabe Anglican Church…
BRED BANK – WHITE RIBBON DAY CHAMPIONS 2022
Vanuatu Women’s Center partnered with the Vanuatu Netball Association and held its first ever men’s netball tournament on the 29th of November, 2022. The tournament coincides with the 16 Days…
VWC Celebrates Women’s Rights in 30 Years
Sixteen women have been commemorated with medals by the President of the Republic, Nikenike Vurobaravu, marking the 30th anniversary of the Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) yesterday. These women included the…