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This article investigates the colonialist definitions of the terms “orphan” and “adoption”, contrasting them with how the traditional practice of child circulation in Fiji cared for orphaned children. I examine whether the terms “orphan”, “adoption” or “informal adoption” are equal to (or even appropriate) when describing child circulation practices in Fiji, and whether these terms and practice have had an effect on the status of the child with these labels within their own community.
This report presents the findings of a mappings and assessments review of child protection systems in 14 countries including Cambodia. The principal purpose of the study was to consolidate existing information on the shared strengths, challenges and priorities for developing and strengthening child protection systems in the region that will better safeguard children from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Key observations of each country’s child protection system were made: from what influences development to awareness of the cultural and social contexts that frame…
The Committee considered the combined second to fourth periodic reports of Fiji (CRC/C/FJI/2-4) at its 1909th and 1910th meetings (see CRC/C/SR.1909 and 1910), held on 4 and 5 September 2014, and adopted, at its 1929th meeting, held on 19 September 2014, the following concluding observations.
This presentation was given at the Alternative Care Workshop in Bangkok in November 2005. It provides an overview of the situation of children without parental care, or primary caregivers, in Fiji and the child welfare system in the country.
Women Children and Poverty Alleviation (MWCPA) and the Ministry of iTaukei (Indigenous) Affairs (MTA) have requested UNICEF to conduct a review of the implementation of the 2018-2022 UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Child Protection Programme (phase 1), including achievements and challenges, before the programme continues to expand. Based on the findings of the review, the implementation strategy and the communication and facilitation materials will be revised, and management/monitoring tools and training modules will be developed (phase 2). Following this will be an initial phase of…
For every child, Protection
The 2018-2022 UNICEF Pacific Multi-Country Child Protection Programme consists of three components: (i) strengthening the legal and policy framework, (ii) building the capacity of prevention and response services across social sectors, including social welfare, justice, police, health and education, and (iii) promoting social and behavioural change.
Comprehensive data is limited, however available information suggests that children in Fiji experience various forms of violence in the home, in schools and in the community. UNICEF’…
UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist in Fiji. The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection P4 for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable UNICEF contribution to national and international efforts to create a protective environment for children against all harm and to protect their rights to survival, development and well-being as established under the Convention on the Rights of the…
UNICEF Fiji is seeking a Consultant to support Child Protection Assessment for the Markets for Change / M4C Project. The Consultant will be guided by the objectives of the assignment which includes the following:
- a) To undertake an assessment of the child safeguarding and child protection issues in the markets which the Markets for Change project works with;
- b) To make clear and practical recommendations towards improving child safeguarding and child protection in the markets specifically for the three stakeholder groups involved in the project:…
UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist in Fiji. The Child Protection Specialist reports to the Chief, Child Protection P4 for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Legislation and Policy Development, Justice for Children and Birth Registration Components of the Child Protection Programme in 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of these Components within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and…