Robust data key to unlocking CEDAW – Tuvalu PM Teo welcomes…

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo highlighted the importance of data as his nation held its scheduled reporting session with UN CEDAW experts this morning in Fiji. Tuvalu ratified CEDAW in 1999 and will present its combined 5th and 6th periodic...

Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents

ANALYSIS: By Jane McAdam, UNSW Sydney The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The visa was created as part of a bilateral treaty Australia and Tuvalu signed in late 2023,...

Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert...

By Jane McAdam The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The visa was created as part of a bilateral treaty Australia and Tuvalu signed in late 2023, which aims to protect the...

Pacific Leaders Address Gender Equality

Addressing gender stereotypes, advancing the rights of children and youth, and promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities were central themes of the Pacific Technical Cooperation Session of the Committee on the Convention on the...

Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains

The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The visa was created as part of a bilateral treaty Australia and Tuvalu signed in late 2023, which aims to protect the two countries’...

National Coin Week 2025 Explores the Power of Pop Culture in Coins

U.S. Mint expected designs for the 2025 Proof $50 Superman Gold Coin What do Homer Simpson, the Olympic games, Elvis Presley, and Superman have in common? They’ve all been featured, or will soon be featured, on coins. This year’s annual National...

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

Pacific voices call for unity, leadership and action for gender equality…

Over two days of rich dialogue and exchange this week, Pacific governments, civil society, youth, and community leaders came together in a series of thematic sessions, including five talanoa sessions and a consultation on draft General...

Pacific voices call for unity, leadership & action for gender equality at Pacific CEDAW Talanoa

Over two days of rich dialogue and exchange from 7 – 8 April, Pacific governments, civil society, youth, and community leaders came together in a series of thematic sessions, including five talanoa sessions and a consultation on draft General...

New 'state-of-the-art' passenger and cargo vessel arrives in Tuvalu

The vessel has state-of-the-art navigation systems, is wheelchair-friendly, has gender-segregated toilets and a dedicated area for women, the ADB said. Photo: Supplied/ABD Tuvalu has weclomed a new "state-of-the-art" passenger and cargo vessel,...

Waqa highlights women’s role in gender equality

[Source: Pacific-Community-SPC / Facebook ] Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa, stresses the crucial role Pacific women have played in driving transformational change in the region. Speaking at the ongoing Convention on the...

Fiji hosts key gender equality talks with CEDAW committee

Left to Right: UNOHCHR Pacific Regional Representative Heike Alefsen, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Policy Adviser on Gender Equality Dr Fiona Hukula, Permanent Secretary – Fiji’s Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection Eseta B....

Pacific voices urge experts to 'decolonise' adaptation at New Zealand's largest climate forum

Talia told RNZ Pacific he feels adaptation is generally presented in a Western lens. Photo: Supplied: Hall Contracting Pacific leaders believe climate experts are missing an opportunity to incorporate indigenous knowledge into adaptation measures....

Factbox-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan. Asked by a reporter whether the U.S. might adjust its...

Factbox-What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan. Asked by a reporter whether the U.S. might adjust its...

Tuvalu Marks 25th Anniversary Of International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women At The United Nations

On 25th of November, Tuvalu Mission to the United Nations in New York delivered a powerful statement at the high-level meeting commemorating the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Addressing...

Pacific officials criticise New Zealand's weaker methane targets

The New Zealand government announced on 12 October that it would be cutting biogenic methane reduction targets to 14-24 percent below 2017 levels by 2050. Photo: Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life Pacific climate leaders have expressed disappointed...

Bridging TikTok’s future on-chain and Tuvalu’s digital legacy

Homepage > News > Editorial > Bridging TikTok’s future on-chain and Tuvalu’s digital legacy On March 4, 2025, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his audacious plan to join Frank McCourt’s bid for TikTok’s United States operations, aiming...

Cook Islands, Niue undertake immigration collaboration

MFAI said the Hakili Matagi programme is part of a broader effort between Immigration New Zealand and nine Pacific immigration agencies to further strengthen immigration services within the region. The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...

Tuvalu to Showcase Culture and Innovations at Expo 2025 Osaka under the Theme “Connecting Lives”

Tuvalu is excited to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, which will take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Under the engaging subtheme “Connecting Lives,” Tuvalu aims to showcase its culture,...