Port Vila, Vanuatu — The Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community Services (MoJYCS), in partnership with the Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO), recently held a key consultation on the draft Child Protection Bill—a proposed law aimed at tackling child abuse and neglect across the country.
A significant writeshop aimed at preparing Vanuatu’s initial report on the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) was underway at the Ramada Resort in Port Vila. This important initiative is jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community Services (MJYCS) and the Pacific Community (SPC).
Port Vila, Vanuatu — A high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands Correctional Services (CCSI) is currently in Port Vila on a week-long study visit, aimed at deepening justice sector collaboration between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Port Vila, Vanuatu – A significant milestone in regional cooperation was achieved last night as the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands (CSSI) and the Vanuatu Correctional Services (VCS) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a new era of collaboration in correctional service delivery across Melanesia.
Apia, Samoa – Representatives from Vanuatu played a prominent role at the 2025 Pacific Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum, held from 13–15 May in Apia, Samoa. The forum, held under the theme “Our Children, Our Heritage: Blue Pacific Resilience through ECD Leadership”, brought together delegates from 15 Pacific Island Countries, including New Zealand, along with regional development partners and stakeholders committed to advancing early childhood development.