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CENTERING THE VOICES OF MELANESIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER WOMEN IN the Pacific COUNTRIES & THE DIASPORA.
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Melanesian Women Today's October Newsletter
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November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Join us for the first-ever Melanesian Heritage Night on Bainbridge Island! 🎉 Culture, dance & community at @BIMuseumofArt! Bigfala tankyu tru to all the amazing sponsors!!
#MelanesianHeritage #AANHPI #PacificPride #BainbridgeEvents
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Melanesian Heritage Night
.  .  Join us on May 16th for an evening of Melanesian and Pacific Islander culture, featuring...
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May 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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How is climate change reshaping your land, culture, and future?
Hear Selwyn Toa’s personal story from Vanuatu and what it means for Pacific communities.
Date: April 10th (US 9th)
Time:1 PM – 3 PM Vila time (US: 6 PM – 8 PM PST)
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April 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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🌴How can forest care protect your land, water & community?
Join us for real Pacific solutions.
📅 April 10 (US 9th) | 🕐 1–3 PM Vila | 6–8 PM PST
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April 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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The 2025 Sot Sot Storian (microfiction) comp is open! 🔥Theme: culture & identity in Vanuatu. Write a story (max 150 words) on how culture is woven into daily life in Bislama, English, French or vernacular. Free entry, great prizes. Dead-line: 30 June.
April 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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🌿 II Environmental Impact Webinar 🌿

Climate Change, Forests & Well-Being

📅 April 10 (US: April 9)
⏰ 1–3 PM VUT (6–8 PM PST)
📍 Zoom Webinar

Speakers:
🌿 Selwyn Toa – Climate change & security in Vanuatu
🌿 Presley Dovo – Forests, resilience & communities

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April 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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🌿Webinar Reminder:March 28th🌊
Join us for expert insights on climate change & its impact on health in Melanesian communities!
📅 March 28th (Vanuatu) / March 27th (US)
⏰ 1 PM - 3 PM (Vila Time)
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Don't miss the chance to learn from Indigenous Knowledge Holders,Climate Scientists, & Health Experts
March 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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UNICEF rings alarm over child abuse crisis in Pacific
Lack of government funding, religious and cultural barriers and drug use contribute to escalating human rights violations against children.

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February 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Trump's deportation drive has Pacific migrants and governments at home on edge
Pacific migrants fear being 'picked up next' in US deportation blitz
Pacific Islanders living in the US fear sudden removal from loved ones, jobs and their adopted home, as Donald Trump pursues a crackdown on undocumented migrants.
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February 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Join us in welcoming Lou, our new Media & Communication Specialist from Kanaky, New Caledonia! 🎉 We are proud to have her on board, not only for her expertise but also for her role as Country Coordinator for Kanaky New Caledonia.
#MelanesianVoices #kanaky🇳🇨 #strongertogether
February 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu
Indigenous knowledge merges with science to protect people from fish poisoning in Vanuatu
Ambae islanders combine their ecological observations with scientific data to develop an early-warning system to predict where and when fish become contaminated.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Our Literacy Opportunity
"In Vanuatu, literacy presents a challenge that should be front and centre as a national priority." #StephaniePflugfelder
Our Literacy Opportunity — Melanesian Women Today
Education is a critical resource. It’s a tool that heightens our capacity to become the best versions of ourselves, pursue financial success and freedom, as well as make an impact within our communiti...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze
Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze
Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk
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February 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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USAID website goes dark amid Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid worldwide
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USAID website goes dark amid Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid worldwide
The website of the U.S. Agency for International Development went offline without explanation Saturday as thousands of furloughs, layoffs and program shutdowns continued in President Donald Trump's fr...
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February 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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Thrilled to share a sneak peek of Kalja Magazine! Your go-to for Melanesian culture, heritage, and lifestyle. Celebrating resilience, beauty, and creativity in the Pacific. 🌺 #KaljaMagazine Stay tuned for more!
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January 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM