Minister for Women, Children & Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya plans to use surveys and online platforms as an integral part of her ministry
During her official welcome along with her assistant minister, Sashi Kiran, Ms Tabuya said over the years, she has made it her life goal to help those less fortunate, and she’s happy that she can continue what she loves to do on a national stage in helping all Fijians.
“As an integral part of my Ministry, I plan on asking you, the citizens of Fiji, about the best way forward utilising surveys and online platforms,” Ms Tabuya said.
“One of the foundations for building a better Fiji is providing equal opportunities to all Fijians irrespective of age, gender, physical ability or income level, thus, to promote inclusivity and development, my Ministry will continue to serve all Fijians through:
- The care and protection of children
- Greater policy intervention for older persons and persons with disability
- More innovative and targeted income support to families living or caught in the cycle of poverty; and
- My Ministry will continue to promote gender equality and empower women to reach their full potential.
She looks forward to strengthening and building on good partnerships with organisations whose activities and outputs support the ministries strategic objectives and those who provide services in the area of child protection and safeguarding, older persons, persons with disability, gender equality, women’s empowerment and ending violence against women and girls.
“During the turmoil of the last couple of months, the hymn “We Shall Overcome” was often used as a source of inspiration. At this juncture, Fiji faces daunting poverty levels and incidences of domestic violence, but despite all these challenges I believe with God’s help and everyone working together, we shall overcome.
“I’m looking forward to working for the most disadvantaged in our society and together rebuilding Fiji into the way the world should be.”
