Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation explained

Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation
Jurisdiction:The Republic of Fiji
Headquarters:Suva, Fiji
Budget:$159m FJD (2020-2021)[1]
Minister1 Name:Lynda Tabuya
Minister1 Pfo:Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation

The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is the government ministry of Fiji responsible for overseeing the well-being of women, children and the disabled in Fiji.[2] The current Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation is Lynda Tabuya who was appointed to the position on 24 December 2022. [3]

Responsibilities

The ministry provide services and programs that relates to the care and protection of women and children, promotion of gender equality and the reduction of poverty. The Ministry is also tasked in delivering care to the older and disabled people.[4]

Ministers

MinistersTitleRef
Hon. Lynda TabuyaMinister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation[5]
Hon. Sashi KiranAssistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation[6]
Ashwin RajPermanent Secretary for Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation[7]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation receives $159m. 2020-09-13. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. Web site: Home. 2020-09-13. www.mwcpa.gov.fj.
  3. Web site: Fijivillage . Gavoka, Kamikamica and Pro Prasad are the deputy Prime Ministers . 2022-12-25 . www.fijivillage.com . en.
  4. Web site: About Us. 2020-09-13. www.mwcpa.gov.fj.
  5. Web site: Fijivillage . Gavoka, Kamikamica and Pro Prasad are the deputy Prime Ministers . 2022-12-25 . www.fijivillage.com . en.
  6. Web site: Fijivillage . Gavoka, Kamikamica and Pro Prasad are the deputy Prime Ministers . 2022-12-25 . www.fijivillage.com . en.
  7. Web site: Ashwin Raj Encourages Staff To Uphold Ministry’s Principle . 2022-12-27 . fijisun.com.fj . en-US.