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<b>Pasifika Weekly E – News</b></div>
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<b> 31 October 2025</b></div>
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<b>Pacific Disability Dialogue comes to an End.</b></div>
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On behalf of the Pacific Disability Forum, we extend our deepest gratitude for your invaluable participation in the Disability General Forum 2025. Your active engagement and diverse perspectives were instrumental in creating a truly dynamic and enriching environment
focused on learning, fostering meaningful connections, and driving significant change within the disability community. We believe the collaborative spirit and insightful discussions throughout the forum have laid a strong foundation for future progress.</div>
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We sincerely hope that you departed from the forum feeling inspired by the shared vision, empowered by new knowledge and networks, and ready to translate the momentum generated into tangible actions within your respective spheres. The energy and commitment
demonstrated by each of you are the true catalysts for sustained advocacy and innovation </div>
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To continue building on the success of the Disability General Forum 2025, we encourage you to join future initiatives: look out for announcements regarding upcoming webinars, regional meetups, and collaborative projects.</div>
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Your continued dedication is vital as we collectively strive for a more inclusive and equitable world. </div>
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With profound gratitude and anticipation for our continued collaboration<b>.</b></div>
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<b>Disability in PNG</b></div>
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In Papua New Guinea, almost I in 5 people live in some form of disability. Too often people with disabilities are not held back by their abilities but by barriers that society creates.
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<b>A Behaviour Change Communication Workshop in Solomon Islands</b></div>
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A Behaviour Change Communication Workshop was held yesterday (Tuesday) to strengthen advocacy for disability inclusion in disaster risk reduction and resilience. Supported by ABC International Development, in partnership with Oxfam, the Australian Humanitarian
Partnership, and the National Disability Forum Solomon Islands, the workshop focused on using creativity and messaging to drive change through multimedia platforms.
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<b>Persons with disabilities at the heart of new policy</b></div>
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Fiji has launched its revised National Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a landmark step to protect the rights of over 113,000 Fijians with functional challenges.
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<b>Joyce Peter defies disability to graduate with Diploma in Leadership and Human Rights</b></div>
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Despite the challenges of living with a disability, 39-year-old Joyce Peter from Vanuatu has triumphed through sheer strength and perseverance by graduating with a Diploma in Leadership, Governance, and Human Rights from the University of the South Pacific.
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<b>Moala Village elder calls for better disaster support for persons with disabilities</b></div>
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Calls for inclusive and community-driven climate resilience were at the heart of a moving address delivered by Moala Village elder and disability advocate Nemani Susu.
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<i>Have a blessed Weekend!</i></div>
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<b>Soloveni Vitoso | Interim Public Relations and Communications Officer</b></div>
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Pacific Disability Forum | Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade</div>
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GPO Box 18458 Suva, Fiji</div>
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Phone (landline): (+679) 7730200, 3312008, 3310469</div>
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