Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM)

From margins to law books. Since 1986, FWRM has trained a generation of women leaders and pushed rights into legislation.

Founding & key people

Founded 1986 by cross-community feminists; leaders have included Virisila Buadromo and coalitions of lawyers and activists.

Why it mattered

Connected lived realities—work, care, safety—to constitutional principle and legal reform.

Flashpoints & campaigns

• Family law reforms; anti-discrimination statutes; Young Women in Leadership programs.

Today

Active national civil-society voice, partnering across communities.

Legacy

Inserted feminist leadership into mainstream civic life.