| Formation | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Purpose | "Women as Equal Partners in the Development of Solomon Islands" |
Solomon Islands National Council of Women is a non-governmental women's organisation based in Honiara, in the Solomon Islands. It was founded in 1983
It has received funding from the Global Fund for Women
Purpose
The Council was founded to represent women in the Solomon Islands, with a vision of "Women as Equal Partners in the Development of Solomon Islands". It encourages the participation of women in decision-making on the Islands.
Objectives
The objectives of the organisation are as follows:
- Promote and coordinate activities for women throughout Solomon Islands;
- Act as a representative body for women to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and other entities;
- Advise the SIG on policies and issues of concern to women;
- Undertake awareness and advocacy on international relevant instruments;
- Provide a forum through which women can have a voice on issues affecting them;
- Encourage participation of women in decision making processes and bodies;
- Promote awareness at all levels women's concerns; and
- Promote formation of effective partnerships with other entities as appropriate.
The Council's guiding values are "leadership with inclusiveness, passion, wisdom, commitment, pro-activeness, ownership, transparency, competitiveness, trust, creativity and innovation"
References
- ^ "Solomon Islands National Council of Women | SINCW". solomonislandsinfocus.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Untitled Document". grants.globalfundforwomen.org. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Solomon Islands National Council of Women - Corporate entry - Solomon Islands Encyclopaedia, 1893-1978". solomonencyclopaedia.net. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- "Getting more women involved in politics and decision making in Solomon Islands - Solomon Star". solomonstarnews.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.