WUNRN
Vanuatu,
officially
the Republic of Vanuatu is an island
nation located in the South Pacific
Ocean. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanuatu
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Via Pacific Women's Information
Network
June 19, 2008
VANUATU - PARLIAMENT PASSES FAMILY
PROTECTION ORDER BILL
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre and the Pacific Women's Network Against Violence
Against Women would like to congratulate the Vanuatu Women's Centre and the
Vanuatu National Council of Women on the passing of the Family Protection Order
Bill in Parliament yesterday afternoon.
This is a momentous occassion for the women of Vanuatu and a testament of the
the hard work done by the women's movement in Vanuatu over the past 10 years.
Kudos also the Vanuatu government for recognising violence against women as a
violation of women's human rights.
We join you in celebrating this historic occassion.
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The Ministry of Women, Community
& Social Development, Government of Samoa joins others in congratulating
the Vanuatu Women's focal point and all women of Vanuatu for this wonderful
achievement.
Luagalau Foisagaasina Eteuati Shon
Chief Executive Officer
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