Tuvalu celebrates International Women’s Day and calls for safer homes and communities

Working towards gender equality is a priority for Tuvalu National Council for Women, a non-government organisation that has connected women across Tuvalu since 1977. In addition to its church service and street march, the council planned a radio program, conducted a small polled women on progress, good practices in their communities, practices in need of change, and their desired government actions. The day was used to highlight the country’s agreed Outcome Statement from the 2019 National Women and Youth Forum, which covered issues including ending violence against women and girls, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, and increasing women’s participation in leadership and ‘Falekaupule’ decision making roles.