On Tuesday 2 December 2024, at the Mendana Hotel. Women in Law and Justice Sector launch their Training Manual in Law and Justice Basic Gender, Power Relations and Violence against Women.
Women in Law and Justice Working Group and the ASIPJ GEDSI Team have been working with women across the law and justice sector on development of a strengths-based 2024 snapshot of their status and experiences.
It aims to contribute to continuing examination of how gender equality, particularly women’s career participation, advancement and leadership is realised within the sector’s agencies and across its work.
Permanent Secretary Karen Galokale of the Ministry of Police National Security & Correctional Services during the launching says, I am happy to come and officially launch the Facilitation Manual on Gender, Power Relations and Violence against Women.
“This important resource has been made possible through the generous support of the Australian Government as part of the Australian Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice Program”.
“In our ongoing efforts to address the pressing issues of gender-based violence and to promote equality within our communities and work environment, this manual will serve as a critical tool for practitioners and officers”, says Galokale.
“It provides practical guidance on navigating the complex dynamics of gender and power relations, equipping us to initiate important conversations and facilitate effective interventions”.
She adds, our commitment to eradicating violence against women and supporting survivors is unwavering. With this manual, we hope to empower individuals and organisations to foster a culture of respect, understanding and collaboration in addressing these systemic challenges.
Australian Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ) Head of Program Mr. Apolosi Bose reiterates, that Law and Justice Basic Gender, Power Relations and Violence Against Women Training Manual marks a significant step in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) within workplaces, families and communities in the Solomon Islands.
He adds this Manuel designed to support justice sector officials in understanding the complex dynamics of gender, power relations, and violence and in fostering a culture of equality.
CSSI Gender Coordinator Mrs. Catherine Nalakia said, female officers within the force will benefit out of it as this manual is their power tool and also a useful reference for any person in the sector involved in GEDSI and gender-based violence work.
Coordinator Nalakia says, removal of these barriers will require strong support from senior leadership, supervisors and male colleagues, to see the importance of all women at the workplaces to ensure women’s are fully and effective participation, and also has the equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making.
Mrs. Nalakia do thank the Australian Solomon Islands Justice for Partnership (ASIPJ) on behalf of the office of the commissioner Correctional Service Solomon Islands for supporting women across the Law and Justice Sectors.
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