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5 December – The Parliament of Fiji passes a bill establishing the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate coups and other instances of political violence in the country. [10] 14 December – Seven tourists staying at the same resort in the Coral Coast are hospitalised for suspected alcohol poisoning. [11]
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji 15 January – Nazahat Shameen Khan of Fiji wins the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). [4]4 February – Pal Ahluwalia, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and his wife are deported to Australia.
An indirect election was held in Fiji on 31 October 2024, in which members of parliament elected the president.Incumbent Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was nominated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka following the withdrawal of the previous nominee, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.
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The Fiji Women's Rights Movement is noted for its work on promoting the political participation of women, including through constitutional reform. [8] FWRM, with its partners FemlinkPACIFIC, the National Council of Women (Fiji), and Soqosoqovakamarama iTaukei, formed the Fiji Women's Forum in 2012 to increase women's participation in leadership.
December 17 – Fiji imposes a curfew in anticipation of Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall on December 18. [ 28 ] December 19 – At least four are killed and millions of dollars in damage as Hurricane Yasa slams into Vanua Levu . 16,113 people are unable to return to their homes.
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an independent, typically nonprofit organization that operates outside government control. NGOs often focus on humanitarian or social issues but can also include clubs and associations offering services to members.
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