AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKiribati at the UN: Kiribati has won a historic seat on the UN Commission on the Status of Women for 2026–2030, giving the Pacific a stronger voice in global gender policy as leaders push for action on climate-linked pressures on women and girls. Women’s priorities: Minister Ruth Cross Kwansing says her focus will include economic empowerment and stronger social protection, so families can better withstand climate and economic shocks. Pacific gender push: At the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting in Suva, Solomon Islands Minister John Maneniaru stressed that women, girls, youth and people with disabilities carry the heaviest burden from rising costs and instability, calling for commitments to turn into practical change. Culture on stage: The Pacific Dance Festival 2026 opens in Māngere with a big, diverse line-up, including Kiribati youth dance, celebrating Pasifika identity through movement and story. Climate relocation guidance: New regional planned relocation guidance for Pacific communities highlights relocation as a last resort, with Indigenous rights and cultural preservation at the center. SIDS connectivity: Fiji’s PM opened a virtual SIDS Solutions Forum, spotlighting digital innovation for resilient agri-food systems and climate adaptation.
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