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FCOSS Urges Parliament: Amend Existing Law, Don’t Replace It
Friday, 23 January 2026, 4:46 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
FCOSS Executive Director, Vani Catanasiga, said it is worrying to note the detachment of the proposed new law from the transparent and comprehensive rehabilitation framework established in the 1997 Act. More >>
Referendum Bill Weak On Core Democratic Principles
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 4:48 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Catanasiga added that aspects of the bill may even directly contravene the international standard of free suffrage and freedom of expression, which requires equal opportunity for all sides to present their views. More >>
Respect The Rhythm Of Our Environment: Why A January Budget Shift Threatens Community Resilience
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 9:35 am | Fiji Council of Social Services
FCOSS' position is that the national budget is not a purely accounting exercise and should not be treated as such. It is a lifeline to communities and people. More >>
A Christmas Message Of Hope And Action For Fiji
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 12:49 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
This Christmas, FCOSS shares the following Outcome Statement from the recent National Dialogue on Pathways to Peace as a gift of hope and a concrete plan for our nation's future. More >>
FCOSS Clarifies Position On Commission Of Inquiry Into Fiji Police Force
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 7:11 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Despite the previous call for a COI, Executive Director Vani Catanasiga emphasized that FCOSS and its members fully respect the integrity of the current internal investigations. More >>
Aspiring Women Politicians Dive Deep Into Politics, Governance, And The Economy
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 8:58 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
The Promoting Empowered and Accountable Representation of Women Leaders (PEARL) Leadership training has completed its first two days, delivering intensive sessions on political engagement, local governance, national economics, and online safety ... More >>
Ministries Restructure Could Negatively Impact Key Reforms
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 4:44 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
FCOSS cautions that these changes could adversely affect ongoing reforms that hold significant promise for people-centred development and evidence-based policymaking in Fiji. More >>
On The Occasion Of Fiji’s 55th Independence Anniversary: 10 Reasons To Be Grateful As A Nation
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 7:28 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
As we celebrate 55 years of independence, may humble gratitude guide our leadership, our service, and our shared vision for a nation that leaves no one behind. More >>
Fijian PALM Workers' Realities Require Empathy & Evidence-Informed Leadership
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 12:18 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Characterizing workers as an "embarrassment" risks undermining their dignity and overlooks the systemic factors that compel many Fijians to seek opportunities abroad. More >>
Ocean Governance Leadership Starts At Home
Friday, 26 September 2025, 2:45 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Fiji cannot claim to lead the world in protecting our oceans while simultaneously greenlighting the dumping of nuclear waste into the Pacific. More >>
Climate Relocation Stakeholders Discuss Findings Of The Vakabula Vanua Study
Friday, 29 August 2025, 1:33 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
The Insights Report provides an analysis of the insights directly derived from sub-activities undertaken by the Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS). These activities aimed to research and analyse the status quo of indigenous lands and kinfolk relationships ... More >>
Unite Against Religious And Cultural Intolerance
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 7:50 am | Fiji Council of Social Services
Our Constitution affirms every Fijian’s right to freedom of religion and belief. This is a cornerstone of our democracy, but laws alone are not enough. More >>
FCOSS Flags Legal Loopholes Following Deep-Sea Mining Report Findings
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Suva, Fiji –-- Significant gaps in Fiji’s legislative framework regarding deep sea mining (DSM) have been flagged in a Monash University report commissioned by the Fiji Council of Social Services late last year. FCOSS executive director, Vani ... More >>
Amidst Cogea Anniversary Reflections, FCOSS Fact Corrects Forestry
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:03 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
On this anniversary, FCOSS also takes this opportunity to address inaccuracies in recent statements made by the Ministry of Forestry and the Fiji Government regarding the Cogea Relocation Project, which has been spearheaded by FCOSS. More >>
FCOSS And UNESCO Convene Regional Workshops To Advance Right To Information In The Pacific
Friday, 6 December 2024, 1:50 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
The CIVICUS Monitor recently announced in a new report that it has upgraded Fiji’s civic space rating to "Narrowed" from "Obstructed," reflecting an expansion in space for civil society and the exercise of fundamental freedoms. More >>
Community reps pass FIJI CSO code of accountability
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:03 pm | Fiji Council of Social Services
Fiji Council of Social Services(FCOSS) district representatives endorsed the Fiji CSO Code of Accountability for implementation by January 2019 at a meeting in Lautoka yesterday. More >>
