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Legal Advocacy & Women’s Rights

Vanuatu Women’s Centre empowers women and children by helping them understand their rights and supporting their access to justice.

Legal Information & Advice:
We provide confidential advice on issues like domestic violence, marriage, divorce, child custody, maintenance, property disputes, and protection orders.
Accompaniment & Referrals:
Our staff accompany survivors to courts, police stations, medical clinics, and community leaders, helping them navigate complex systems safely.
Law Reform & Lobbying:
VWC actively advocates for legal reforms to strengthen the protection of women’s and children’s rights at the national level.
Human Rights Education:
We promote awareness of international conventions like CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child).