Pacific priorities for prevention of violence against women

Focused Solutions

SESSION RECORDING

The session was a comprehensive discussion on the critical issue of preventing violence against women in the Pacific region. Distinguished panellists engaged the audience with their insights and perspectives on the key issues surrounding violence against Pacific women today. They also discussed the various tools and strategies that can be employed to achieve effective prevention programs, and shared inspiring success stories from Pacific communities that have utilised their experience and lessons learned to make a real difference.

In addition, the session delved into the hidden root causes of violence against women and the different research approaches being used by academics, as well as the potential research methods that can be implemented in the future. The summit's themes were also highlighted, particularly the geo-political relationship and impact of Australia and the Pacific islands, which showcased the successes and recommendations of health professionals from around the world.

Overall, this was an illuminating and thought-provoking session that brought much-needed attention to the issue of violence against women in the Pacific region.

SESSION SUMMARY

Jacqui True
Director, Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Australia

Sara E. Davies
Deputy Director (Indo-Pacific Research), Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Australia

Priya Dhanani
PhD Candidate, Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Australia

SESSION MODERATORS

Stephanie Copus Campbell
Ambassador for Gender Equality, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Government

Saui’a Louise Mataia-Milo
Dean, Faculty of Arts, National University of Samoa

Kyllie Cripps
Centre Chief Investigator, Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Australia

Nalini Singh
Executive Director, Fiji Women’s Rights Movement

Cara Gleeson
Director, Prevention in Action, OurWatch and Director, OurWatch Institute, Australia

Jane Fisher
Director, Global and Women’s Health, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia

INVITED SPEAKERS

We gratefully acknowledge the following organisations for providing travel and accommodation support for international speakers in this session.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS