TWENTY-FOUR students recently graduated from the United Nations Association of Fiji (UNA Fiji) under the Junior Diplomacy Training Program.
Aimed at equipping students with basic diplomacy skills, the 24 graduates completed 108 hours of training in diplomacy, public speaking, and leadership.
Chief guest and assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua congratulated the graduates for their achievements and urged them to step up as climate champions and as leaders of Fiji.
There were also special awards for the 2025 graduates for being proactive, commitment, excellence in diplomacy, outstanding service to the community, and eloquence, presence and embodiment of UNA Fiji values.
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua officiates during the graduation.
Former University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor Esther Williams delivers her address.
Junior Diplomacy Training graduates during their graduation at the FBE Lecture Theatre, University of the South Pacific on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Picture: KATA KOLI
United Nations Association Fiji governance adviser Lorraine Seeto (third from left), Samoan Commissioner to Fiji Ali’ioaiga Feturi Elisaia (second from left) and other guests during the graduation.
Parents, guardians and friends show their support.
Graduates Lilieta Gonemaituba, left, with Loata Loki and Marica Lesi during the United Nations Association of Fiji Junior Diplomacy graduation.
Vilisi Ratuyawa, left, Vilimaina Hiuare and Epeli Salele with their certificates during the United Nations Association Fiji Junior Diplomacy graduation in Suva last Saturday. Pictures: KATA KOLI
