Fiji, Feb. 9 -- The Forum Gender Equality in the Blue Pacific: Regional Report 2025 has found that deep and persistent gender inequalities continue to shape the lives of women and girls across the Pacific, despite decades of commitments, policies and regional frameworks aimed at advancing equality.

The report, released by the Pacific Islands Forum, provides a comprehensive regional snapshot of gender equality outcomes across Forum member countries, examining progress and gaps in leadership and decision-making, economic participation, health, education, climate resilience and freedom from gender-based violence.

While the Pacific has made important strides in recognising gender equality as a regional priority, the report makes clear that ...