Fiji, July 10 -- How has COVID 19 impacted Pacific women and girls? As some Pacific island nations reverse COVID 19-related restrictions, states are beginning to shift their focus on rejuvenating their economies. This focus will need to recognize the disproportionate way women and girls are experiencing this global crisis, including impacts such as the increased rates of domestic violence and job losses.

While Fiji has effectively managed the COVID 19 pandemic with only 18 cases and zero deaths thus far, like other Pacific states with no known COVID cases, the focus is now on mitigation. Expert projections warn of a 4.9 per cent decline of the Fijian economy this year, with projections assuming effective containment of the pandemic and t...