Ms Pillai visited Tungaru Central Hospital and Aratokotoko Primary School, where Family Life Education (FLE) empowers young people with knowledge and life skills.

Discussions with the New Zealand High Commission focused on deepening partnerships to advance shared priorities in gender equality, education, and health, ensuring stronger impact across the Pacific. 🤝

UNFPA Pacific Director and Representative Bidisha Pillai concluded her mission to Kiribati, meeting with national leaders and senior officials from the Ministries of Health, Education, and Women, Youth, Sports & Social Affairs to strengthen collaboration. 🇰🇮

UNFPA Pacific Director and Representative Bidisha Pillai met with health workers and new mothers at Tungaru Central Hospital, acknowledging their dedication and the Government’s leadership in advancing reproductive, maternal, and newborn health for all. #UNFPaPacific #SRH

With support from the Government of Kiribati and the Ministry of Health, Tungaru Central Hospital continues to provide life-saving maternal, newborn, and reproductive health services for women, girls, and young people across the islands. #UNFPAPacific #SRH #GBVresponse

The workshop strengthened educators’ capacity to implement midwifery curricula tailored to local contexts and aligned with global standards of the International Confederation of Midwives. This initiative is supported by @dfat through the Transformative Agenda Programme II.

UNFPA Pacific, in partnership with @BurnetInstitute, held a three-day Midwifery Curriculum Implementation Workshop with 19 educators from seven midwifery schools across six Pacific countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. 1/2

UNFPA Pacific and China’s Ministry of Emergency Management visited Tonga’s 2022 eruption-hit community to highlight women’s leadership in disaster resilience. “When women come together, they can change Tonga” shared Melesila, women advocate from Haátafu Community. #UNFPAPacific

Together, we explored partnerships to empower women to lead in community-based disaster preparedness and risk reduction, foster trust and spark collective action. #UNFPAPacific

Welcoming our guests from China! @UNFPAPacific hosted the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management to share insights on our Tonga resilience programme. #UNFPAPacific

Participants provided positive feedback, were excited, and expressed interest in using VR to enhance teaching-learning opportunities for students as they master life-saving skills.

The innovation allows trainees to practice clinical skills through realistic simulations without internet connectivity.

A first of its kind VR and cutting edge technology introduced during a midwifery training workshop jointly organized with Burnet Institute, with educators from 7 midwifery school across 6 pacific countries.

UNFPA Pacific embracing technology & innovations through a feedback session with midwives on the use of Virtual Reality (VR) learning to improve skilled delivery in the region.

I appreciate @MOHFiji & @UNFPAPacific for expanding HIV services to 130 facilities across Fiji! This move boosts accessible, inclusive healthcare.Strengthening rural access and youth awareness is key to building a resilient health system where every Fijian is treated. #FijiHealth

🇺🇳✨ The UN Country Team in Fiji proudly marked 8 decades of the @UN — a journey of multilateralism, solidarity & shared progress. Grateful to our Chief Guest, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, PM of 🇫🇯, for his inspiring leadership & commitment to the UN.

These plans are the blueprint for fast-tracking implementation of the Pacific Midwifery Strategy supported by @UNFPA & @dfat to improve maternal and newborn health across the region. 2/2

UNFPA Pacific is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Pacific Midwifery Strategy Implementation Workshop held in Fiji.Experts from 8 nations with support from @UNFPAPacific, @spc_cps and @BurnetInstitute successfully drafted Country Action Plans. 1/2

Today, October 24th, we celebrate UN Day🌎 It marks the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945. More than just a date, it’s a moment to reaffirm our commitment to the values of the United Nations: peace, human rights, and sustainable development for all. #UNDay

Breaking taboos and stigmas around menopause reduces the marginalization that older women often face, improves health outcomes and is crucial for gender equality. On #WorldMenopauseDay, join @UNFPA in breaking the silence for women’s health and equality.