Government of the Republic of Fiji
Government of the Republic of Fiji
10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 17:00
PS NADAKUITAVUKI HIGHLIGHTS THE WORK OF THE...
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, Ms. Eseta Nadakuitavuki, is currently participating in the Asia Pacific Gender Champions and Experts Meeting that is underway in Manilla, Philippines.
This significant event aims to showcase and celebrate the achievements of UN Women's initiatives, particularly the Women's Resilience to Disasters and EmPower programmes. It also provides a platform for partners, including women's organizations, civil society, governments, and donors, to share and learn from diverse experiences in promoting gender equality and resilience to disasters.
PS Nadakuitavuki engaged in a bilateral discussion with UN Women with the Minister for the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development, Hon. Sakeasi Ditoka. In this meeting, she emphasised the core role of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection in advancing women's resilience to disasters.
During the bilateral meeting with UN Women, PS Nadakuitavuki highlighted several key activities currently undertaken by the Ministry under the thematic area of Women's Resilience to Disasters (WRD), including the Mapping of Women's Resilience in Fiji, continued dialogue with NGOs on Climate Change and Women's Resilience, work on Gender Analysis of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill and the need for ongoing technical support for the National Women's Machinery and the Ministry's expectations for Phase 2 of the Women's Resilience to Disasters where critical needs identified from Phase 1 will be addressed.
Additionally, PS Nadakuitavuki addressed the Ministry's internal efforts in this space which includes the work undertaken in the Gender Analysis of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, aligning of the Ministry's efforts with global climate goals under the Paris Agreement. expectations for WRD Phase 2, and strategies for addressing critical needs as well as building capacity across government stakeholders to support the development of policies, guidelines, and frameworks that are gender-responsive, ensuring that the new National Disaster Risk Management Act is fully institutionalized with a focus on GEDSI.
She also delivered the opening address to the session on "HERitage of Resilience: A Model for Gender Responsive and Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific."
PS Nadakuitavuki stated that in the Pacific, disasters disproportionately affect all women, girls, and persons living with disabilities; who during normal times face barriers in accessing essential services and participating in decision-making processes knowing these barriers are heightened during disasters.
"By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the Pacific, our discussions will bring out successful models, share experiences, and highlight best practices from around the Pacific. We aim to inspire action that places women and marginalized groups at the center of disaster resilience efforts. I encourage us all to draw from the unique experiences and knowledge of the Pacific as we work together to build a more resilient and equitable region," stated the Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection.
The Ministry remains committed to enhancing the resilience of women and children in Fiji, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met in the face of disasters and climate change.
This significant event aims to showcase and celebrate the achievements of UN Women's initiatives, particularly the Women's Resilience to Disasters and EmPower programmes. It also provides a platform for partners, including women's organizations, civil society, governments, and donors, to share and learn from diverse experiences in promoting gender equality and resilience to disasters.
PS Nadakuitavuki engaged in a bilateral discussion with UN Women with the Minister for the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development, Hon. Sakeasi Ditoka. In this meeting, she emphasised the core role of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection in advancing women's resilience to disasters.
During the bilateral meeting with UN Women, PS Nadakuitavuki highlighted several key activities currently undertaken by the Ministry under the thematic area of Women's Resilience to Disasters (WRD), including the Mapping of Women's Resilience in Fiji, continued dialogue with NGOs on Climate Change and Women's Resilience, work on Gender Analysis of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill and the need for ongoing technical support for the National Women's Machinery and the Ministry's expectations for Phase 2 of the Women's Resilience to Disasters where critical needs identified from Phase 1 will be addressed.
Additionally, PS Nadakuitavuki addressed the Ministry's internal efforts in this space which includes the work undertaken in the Gender Analysis of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, aligning of the Ministry's efforts with global climate goals under the Paris Agreement. expectations for WRD Phase 2, and strategies for addressing critical needs as well as building capacity across government stakeholders to support the development of policies, guidelines, and frameworks that are gender-responsive, ensuring that the new National Disaster Risk Management Act is fully institutionalized with a focus on GEDSI.
She also delivered the opening address to the session on "HERitage of Resilience: A Model for Gender Responsive and Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific."
PS Nadakuitavuki stated that in the Pacific, disasters disproportionately affect all women, girls, and persons living with disabilities; who during normal times face barriers in accessing essential services and participating in decision-making processes knowing these barriers are heightened during disasters.
"By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the Pacific, our discussions will bring out successful models, share experiences, and highlight best practices from around the Pacific. We aim to inspire action that places women and marginalized groups at the center of disaster resilience efforts. I encourage us all to draw from the unique experiences and knowledge of the Pacific as we work together to build a more resilient and equitable region," stated the Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection.
The Ministry remains committed to enhancing the resilience of women and children in Fiji, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met in the face of disasters and climate change.