Staying on top of the ever-evolving legal landscape is as important to the Public Solicitor's Office (#PSO) as it is to citizens.
A set of legal resources added to the PSO library was procured through the #A2J & will be accessible to lawyers & paralegals. (1/3)
The Family Support Centre (#FSC) spent the holiday period conducting awareness sessions on #GBV, support services, and legal protection for survivors of domestic violence. (1/3)
The K’maga community in Isabel Province are now working towards managing their marine & terrestrial resources through a ridge to reef (#R2R) approach. A small grant provided to the Solomon Islands Environmental Law Association (#SIELA) allowed the K'maga community... (1/3)
The 3rd series of workshops targeting youth was held in Makira, where they learnt the functions of justice agencies, such as the #PSO.
Here is 26 year old Eddie Rongo who shares what he learnt. The workshop was organized by the #A2J project which is supported by @AusHCSols@dfat.
PRESS RELEASE: the General Assembly and Security Council of the #UN today elected Ms Hilary Charlesworth (#Australia) as a Member of the #ICJ, with immediate effect https://t.co/Vx7gYDF6yi
Chief Superintendent Bernice, is a charismatic figure in the Correctional Service Solomon Islands (CSSI). She shared valuable insights from the CSSI’s Women’s support network.
Insights that benefited other participants from the Justice sector at the Women in Justice Forum. 🙌🏽
Tune in to listen to my perspective of how climate change affects our security in 🇸🇧 and the pacific. Why it is important that we declare a climate emergency and act with urgency in this 🌏climate crisis. Thank you @UNDP_Pacific for having me 🙏
We at @UNDP_Solomons through the #A2J project are delighted to work with our partners to support this progress & look forward to reaching further milestones together in the pursuance of accessible justice services and legal empowerment for the people of #SolomonIslands
Happy #WorldCoconutDay! 🌴
We celebrate this amazing tree of life & 52 years of @icc_sec int #coconut collaboration.
Simple 🥥 truths from 🇸🇧:
Doriasiana niu
(Lau, #Malaita- I like coconuts)
Nenu pelangamona
(Reef Islands, #Temotu- coconut is delicious)
#Hitangimai 🎶🙏
The Solomon Islands Access to Justice (#A2J) Project is calling for applications from NGOs and CSOs based in #SolomonIslands to apply for a small grant funding that will provide #A2J support services and specialized awareness campaigns.
More info 👉 https://t.co/coaUWllp8X
⚖️Unpacking #access2justice! Check out the
@UNDP's podcast new episode where we speak to the Permanent Secretary of MJLA, Dr Paul Mae & the Public Solicitor, Mr George Gray & find out why building confidence in the formal justice system in 🇸🇧is important: https://t.co/arrhkbHtG7
"To say sorry is a start in the healing and the hope for a better relationship going forward."
Queensland mayor issues historic apology over blackbirding slavery of Pacific Islanders.
https://t.co/G1pPJ1xHok
Join us for the 1st Pacific Climate Justice Summit 2021, organized by @CANPacificIs and supported by partner organizations, on 3-4 August for active discussions under the context of #humanrights and #climatejustice in the Pacific region.
Register here: https://t.co/cuwJZxXaZz
The recent #A2J monitoring mission engaged w/ #Melanesian & #Polynesian communities in Reef Islands, #Temotu, who have been v supportive of Community Legal Advocate efforts on #legal#empowerment, connecting w/ 🇸🇧 Public Solicitor’s Office & building 🌉 2 formal #justice sector.
Congrats 2 the newest #paralegals who finished their induction training 2 support the #LegalAid mandate of the 🇸🇧 Public Solicitor’s Office.
They join 12 other paralegals, all recent #law graduates w/passion 4 enhancing #legalempowerment & #A2J across the Hapi Isles.
#SDG16
Paralegals play an important role in enhancing the capacity & reach of the Public Solicitor’s Office. Six law graduates, passionate abt #A2J & #LegalAid commenced a 10-day paralegal training to provide substantive legal & communication skills in their new role. Supported by @dfat
47% of 🇸🇧prison population are on #remand: the highest rate in the #Pacific
Today’s #justice sector consultation considered draft report findings & recommendations 2 address this priority issue. Strong justice stakeholder engagement reaffirms collaborative #A2J approach.
#SDG16
Imagine having this dug up under your house in just one day.
Another 38 bombs just dug up under a house in a Honiara.
This is not just a national issue; the US/Japenese govt and their allies need to take this seriously before more innocent lives are lost
The key to ensuring people-centered justice is to first understand people's justice problems, needs and interactions. @StatsSA is doing just that with its South African Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey.
Read our interview: https://t.co/E6zC769xfq #JusticeForAll
Great to hear from the #SolomonIslands Govt during its presentation to the Universal Periodic Review (#UPR), on the effort it’s making through @UNDP_Solomons & support from @AusHCSols, to improve access to justice for all people in remote communities.
👉🏽 https://t.co/COq3vkOJzj