Roshika Deo
Strong messages from Pacific feminists this Women's Day
Strong messages from Pacific feminists this International Women's Day. Audio
Fiji opposition MP feels vindicated by video of alleged assault
A Fiji opposition MP says he's been vindicated by the release of a video of his alleged assault by the prime minister. Audio
Military's record on torture under scrutiny in Fiji
Fiji's Military has been facing questions from a parliamentary committee over torture as the country looks to comply with the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced… Audio
Amnesty calls out ongoing human rights abuse in Fiji
Amnesty International says Fiji's leaders are ignoring their calls to tackle what they call, "the country's severe human rights failings." Audio
Fiji deals with fake news over election time
Last week's election in Fiji was not immune to the increasingly world-wide phenomenon of so-called fake news. Audio
Calls on Fiji police to come clean over man's death
Amnesty International wants answers from Fiji police after the death of a man who was allegedly beaten by police officers. Audio
Fiji to advocate for Pacific in with new UN seat
Fiji says it will use its seat on the UN Human Rights Council to pursue climate justice, the rights of children and gender equality, especially within the Pacific. Audio
PNG boy facing charges after police beating
Two police officers in Papua New Guinea have been suspended after beating a teenager in West New Britain. Audio
PNG police to probe beating of teen
Papua New Guinea's police chief has ordered an investigation into a police beating which was captured on film and viewed widely on social media. Amnesty International's also calling for a full… Audio
Controversy in Fiji over ban on blood donations from gay men
Reports a gay man in Fiji was told he could not donate blood has sparked debate over whether it's Health Ministry's policies are discriminatory. Audio
To be or not to be "Fijian"
The use of the word "Fijian" to describe all in the country is still a touchy subject, despite campaigns to push its use. Audio
Fiji independent takes stock of her election loss
An independent candidate in Fiji to set up political party next time round. Audio
Constraints still exist despite freed up pre-election debate in Fiji
Political parties say constraints are hampering the prospects of a free and fair election in Fiji.
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Fiji politician says police hindering her campaign
An aspiring independent elections candidate in Fiji, Roshika Deo, says police intimidation and surveillance are affecting her campaign. Audio
Calls to reinstate Fiji student's scholarship
Calls for a University of the South Pacific student's scholarship, which was taken away because of his association with politics, to be immediately reinstated. Audio
Independents can be successful - aspiring Fiji politician
An aspiring Fiji politician says independents can be successful in September elections despite restrictions. Audio
Social media becomes Fiji election battleground
A battle for the young vote is gathering pace in Fiji on social media. Audio
International award motivates Fiji politician
A Fiji politician and women's rights advocate Roshika Deo says she's been motivated to keep going with her campaign to get elected after winning an international award. Audio
Violence against women continues to be dire in Pacific
Personal experiences highlight the Pacific region's dire record on violence against women. Audio
Budding young Fiji woman politican faces threats
The first young woman has announced her intention to stand in the Fiji elections but she says she has had to face hostility as a result including rape threats on social media sites. Audio