Akuila Sovanivalu

Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF Pacific

[UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu @UNinFiji]

Youth engagement takes center stage in accelerating the #SDGs. A pilot training by the UN Inter-Agency Working Group—strengthens a unified, inclusive approach to youth participation. 🗣️“Give youth tools, space & power to shape policy” — UN Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

A major milestone for early childhood education 💙

At the #2025ECDForum in Samoa, leaders launched a landmark regional review of ECE curricula across 15 Pacific countries — a key achievement under the PacREF partnership, with support from @UNICEF, @GPforEducation & @MFATNZ.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Moemoana Schwenke is joining @UNICEF to champion the rights and wellbeing of all Pacific children, especially the most vulnerable.

We are thrilled to welcome Moemoana as our newest Ambassador!

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

15 Pacific nations. One shared commitment.

We’re proud to welcome Pacific leaders and our partners to Samoa 🇼🇸 for the 2025 Pacific Early Childhood Development Forum, coming together to ensure that no child is left behind, and no opportunity to invest in their future is missed.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

The incredible lengths these health workers go to reach children with life-saving vaccines in outer islands and hard to reach communities in the Pacific.

Now more than ever, we need to support health workers and vaccine programmes protecting children.

#WorldImmunizationWeek

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Putting children at the centre of climate action!

Today in Fiji, @UNICEF and @GGGIPacific signed an MoU to embed child-focused climate resilience into Vanuatu’s 🇻🇺 National and Provincial Adaptation Plans that reflect the unique vulnerabilities and needs of Pacific children.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Congratulations Fiji on the launch of the National Pre-Primary Education Policy! 

This Policy aims to ensure that every child has access to high quality and relevant pre-primary education.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

CEDAW for Girls: Protecting Rights, Inspiring Change!

@UNICEF has launched the CEDAW for Adolescents Brief — developed with and for adolescent girls and boys.

The Brief offers accessible information on CEDAW and highlights key issues in the Pacific that impact young people.

[United Nations CEDAW @CedawUn]

📣📢 Learn why #CEDAWConvention is Special 📢📣

3⃣ Days until the #CEDAWPacific Technical Cooperation Session on #CEDAW 📍Suva📍 7-11 April 2025. @UNGeneva @unwomenpacific @unwomengeneva @OHCHR_Pacific @UNHumanRights @UN @volker_turk @NStottDespoja @bandanarana2014

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Empowering Pacific Island countries to advance disability rights & inclusion!

📍 In Tonga, a Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Training is equipping government & civil society with the tools to strengthen disability-inclusive policies.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Special Representative @UN_EndViolence, Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, met with Fiji’s Deputy PM, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, to commend the landmark Child Justice & Child Care Acts.

Discussions focused on multi-sector implementation, resource mobilization, and stakeholder collaboration.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Thank you to the UK Government for partnering 🤝 with @UNICEF to support Vanuatu’s 🇻🇺 recovery after the devastating earthquake.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

“My wish for every child in 2025 _______.”

@UNICEFNZ and @UNICEF Pacific Ambassadors @DanCarter, @pitaTofua and @Gladys_H_ have a message for us as we enter a new year.

What is your wish for children? Tell us in the comments.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

UNICEF joined the memorial service by Port Vila City Council, Vanuatu Christian Council & Malvatumauri.

We stand with the people of Vanuatu 🇻🇺 during this difficult time.

UNICEF will continue to support recovery efforts.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

Access to essential health supplies
Clean, safe drinking water
Psychosocial support for children

@UNICEF is on the ground, continuing to reach families and children in Vanuatu 🇻🇺 affected by the devastating earthquake with the support they need.

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

📢 U-Report is now in Fiji 🇫🇯

👏👏 Congratulations to the Ministry of Youth on the launch of U-Report, @UNICEF's social messaging platform, where young people can express their opinions and be positive agents of change in their communities.

[UNHumanRightsPacific @OHCHR_Pacific]

🌏✨ Celebrating #HumanRights in the #Pacific!

On 9 & 10 Dec, @OHCHR Pacific Regional Office honored #HumanRightsDefenders & reflected on the theme: "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now."

Key highlights:
📅 #HumanRightsDefendersDay:
🇨🇭 Ambassador Barbara Gonzenbach reaffirmed Switzerland's support for Pacific HR defenders.
💬 Dr. Natasha Khan: “HR defenders are the strength of the oppressed & light in the darkest times.”
📅 #HumanRightsDay2024:
A panel on creating supportive environments for #HumanRights saw @OHCHRPacific_RR underscore their transformative power for a just future.
🙌 Thanks to all defenders, partners & colleagues who joined! Let’s continue to champion rights that unite & empower. 💪🌟
#StandUp4HumanRights #PacificHumanRights
@uninfiji @uninmicronesia @unctinsamoa @uninpng

[UNICEF Pacific @UNICEFPacific]

JUST IN: A historic day for Fiji

UNICEF welcomes Fiji’s passage of the new Child Care and Protection Act and the Child Justice Act in Parliament today.
The Acts reaffirm every child’s right to be safe and protected, focusing on those in vulnerable and marginalized situations.

[Nayacalevu 🇫🇯 @rnayacalevu]

Samoa really put on classy royal worthy show at the Opening of #CHOGM2024 @commonwealthsec ....made the entire Blue Pacific continent proud. Malo PM Naomi and the good people of Samoa. Welcome Commonwealth Leaders....and to the King and Queen.

[Akuila Sovanivalu @ASovanivalu]

Pleasure to meet colleagues from the UN 🇺🇳Pacific family in Samoa 🇼🇸 for #CHOGAM2024 #CYF #CWF

[Themba Kalua @thembakalua]

Thrilled to welcome UN Pacific colleagues and friends to Samoa for #CHOGM2024! The UN in the Pacific is proud to support the Women’s, People’s, & Youth Forums, amplifying the voices for a more inclusive and resilient common future.