Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean.
The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians, and share many similar traits including language family, culture, and beliefs.
Historically, they had a strong tradition of sailing and using stars to navigate at night. The largest country in Polynesia is New Zealand.
Raising Pacific Voices works with Civil Society Forum of Tonga to implement and pilot the project in the sub-region.
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Developing Inclusive Disaster Management Strategy for Tonga Workshop
The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) under the Ministry of MEIDECC hosted a workshop on Developing Inclusive Disaster Management Strategy for Tonga in
New Pacific Partnership addresses gender equality and violence against women
This International Women’s Day, a new EUR18.2 million regional programme to improve gender equality and address violence against women and girls is being
Screening for Risks to Improve Resilience of Development Planning
National planning officers from a range of Ministries across Tonga will be required to identify climate change, disaster and gender risks associated
Eminent Speakers A Drawcard For 800 International CSP Actors At Fiji Meet
Fiji’s president, Retired Major General Jioji Konrote and 1996 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Jose Ramos-Horta will feature in the official opening of
Tongan women celebrate political progress
Tongan women are preparing to celebrate the historic result of two women being elected into parliament for the first time.
Civil Society & Private Sector Joint Press Conference at 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The 48th PIF Leaders Meeting took place from 4-8 September 2017, in Apia, Samoa. The gathering will include: the Smaller Islands States
USAID and PACAM awarded a new grant to SUNGO to reduce the vulnerabilities of communities to climate change impacts
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (U.S.AID) Pacific-American Climate Fund (P.A.C.A.M) awarded a new grant to the Samoa Umbrella for
Tonga: Women Make History in Local Government elections
The Local Government elections took place on Wednesday 29 June 2016 of which 18 women stood as candidates for District and Town
Capacity Building for the Women to run on Local Government Election
Capacity Building for the Women to run on Local Government Election The Civil Society Forum of Tonga
Closing Remarks By Cook Islands Civil Society Organisation at Pacific Islands Development Forum 2015
Closing Remarks By Keutekarakia Mataroa Acting Chairman, Piango Executive Member, Cook Islands Civil Society Organisation at Pacific Islands Development Forum 2015
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