How can we increase gender inclusive participation in Fijian communities?

This guide is for community leaders and facilitators who want to encourage individuals and groups to learn about and strengthen women’s participation in the community. It is full of activities that encourage respect for one another, sharing knowledge and taking action in the community.

The guide helps leaders discuss human rights, leadership and democracy in their communities, in order to encourage better and more inclusive community decision making. This allows for a more caring society that grants full participation to women and strengthens their self-esteem and confidence. The guide contains topics that can be adapted to a community’s particular needs, and each topic has background information and activities to help reach the goal of better gender inclusivity in leadership and participation.