We are outraged and do not accept the ongoing abuse of children, said Save the Children Fiji.
CEO Shairana Ali has condemned the “horrific” increase in incest cases in Fiji based on data released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
Ms Ali states in June there was an increase in incest cases in Fiji, where 30 counts of sexual offences filed in the High Courts in June 2025, a staggering 13 out of 14 victims were children under the age of 18.
“This is not just a statistic. These are our children who are being brutalized, violated, and failed by the very people who should protect them,” said Ms Ali.
The ODPP said in one case, a 7-year-old girl was raped by her 34-year-old father, in another, a 63-year-old man was charged with raping his 15-year-old step-granddaughter and a 67-year-old man was charged with raping and sexually assaulting his 9-year-old granddaughter.
“Family homes are where children should be the safest and yet these statistics point to a disturbing trend of homes of horror.”
“We can no longer hide behind silence or shame. These are not isolated incidents but a deeply rooted crisis that demands urgent, coordinated national action.”
“We demand stronger enforcement of child protection laws, increased resourcing for social welfare and police investigations, and immediate expansion of child trauma and recovery services.”
Save the Children Fiji is asking for the Government of Fiji to immediately provide additional resources for frontline child protection services, religious and community leaders to speak out and act boldly against these crimes against children and the Police and Judiciary to prioritise child sexual offence cases with urgency and rigor.
“We must not allow another child to suffer in silence. Our message is clear: There must be zero tolerance for child sexual abuse in Fiji.”
To report child abuse, contact Save the Children Fiji or call the Child Helpline on 1325.
