Sharyne Fong
Rosie Batty (4th from left) with Leadership Fiji board members in 2017. Picture: SUPPLIED
One of Leadership Fiji’s objectives is to facilitate dialogue on matters concerning socio-economic interests.
In 2017, with the support of the Australian High Commission, Leadership Fiji hosted Rosie Batty, 2015 Australian of the Year Award recipient and held a series of dialogue and fundraising on the subject of family violence.
Rosie Batty, who had endured years of abuse, spoke out just hours after her son’s murder and gave voice to many thousands of victims of domestic violence who had until then remained unheard.
In November, 2019, with the support of the New Zealand High Commission, Leadership Fiji hosted a one-day national dialogue on substance drugs where the outcomes were formulated into the Laucala Document and handed over to the permanent secretary for Ministry of Defence and National Security.
Drug and substance abuse in Fiji
Drug and substance abuse in Fiji Wednesday 23/12/2020
Substance abuse including marijuana cases are on the rise amongst students in schools during the COVID-19 period, and urgent action is required.
7 to 8 cases of substance abuse in schools per day
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Substance abuse including marijuana cases are on the rise amongst students in schools during the COVID-19 period, and urgent action is required.
While speaking during the Leadership Fiji Virtual National Dialogue on Substance Abuse, National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor, Vilisimani Rakikau says sometimes they receive 7 to 8 cases per day in schools.
7 to 8 cases of substance abuse in schools per day
Research needed on the level of substance abuse amongst students
7 to 8 cases of substance abuse in schools per day
Research needed on the level of substance abuse amongst students
[Image: File Photo]
Substance abuse including marijuana cases are on the rise amongst students in schools during the COVID-19 period, and urgent action is required.
While speaking during the Leadership Fiji Virtual National Dialogue on Substance Abuse, National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor, Vilisimani Rakikau says sometimes they receive 7 to 8 cases per day in schools.
Rakikau says this is too much for the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
Substantial increase in drug abuse in Fiji - Masitabua
Meth found at a school
Substantial increase in drug abuse in Fiji - Masitabua
Meth found at a school
Assistant Superintendent, Officer-In-Charge of Drug Intelligence, Anare Masitabua. [image: File]
Police have seen a substantial increase in drug abuse in the country with cases also increasing in schools and a confirmed report of methamphetamine found at a school.
While speaking during the Leadership Fiji Virtual National Dialogue on Substance Abuse, Assistant Superintendent, Officer-In-Charge of Drug Intelligence, Anare Masitabua said information continues to be received about the increase in methamphetamine on our streets.