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Women, Peace and Security Initiatives: Solomon Islands
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In-country

opening of the National Council of Women's training for women candidates and campaign managers
August 30, 2005
At the official opening of the National Council of Women's training for women candidates and campaign managers yesterday, Australian High Commissioner Patrick Cole, highlighted that advancing women's participation in the political sphere was one step towards investing in Solomon Islands' women's collective demonstration of their sense of responsibility, honesty and capacity to lead: "It is time for the women of the Solomon Islands to step up to take on the important leadership roles", he said.
femLINKPACIFIC spoke to Anne Saenemua in Honiara about how women and peace initiatives are progressing in the Solomon Islands and how far they have been able to engage with decision makers who are mapping a path forward for this island country's social, economic and political recovery.

16 Day of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign
December, 1997
For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, the Solomon Islands Family Support Centre organised diverse activities, including radio and media advertisement. Also, they distributed “Real Men Don't Hit Women” stickers, in collaboration with the New Zealand High Commission, and organized a March, in which they distributed purple ribbons symbolising the anti-violence campaign. For more information visit Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre.

International

No More Guns
December, 2000
Following the Peace Agreement signed in Townsville ending two years of ethnic conflict, the Peace Monitoring Council, in collaboration with the Australian government, launched an information campaign calling for the surrender of weapons. Trough newspaper advertisements, radio interviews, posters, newsletters, school presentations, and public seminars the Peace Monitoring Council spread a message for peace and no more guns. Promoted by PMC, children expressed their support by crossing their arms over their chest as a signal of No More Guns! We Want Peace!. Click here for the full text of the report. For more information visit the Australian Government Overseas Aid Department.