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    MJYCS strengthening frontline response to family violence across Vanuatu

    Luganville, 30 May 2025: The Ministry of Justice, Youth and Community Services (MJYCS) is strengthening efforts to tackle family violence and abuse in remote communities with a Peer Support Session in Santo for 28 Authorised Persons to strengthen their frontline response.

    Child Protection Bill Urges Vanuatu to Break Silence on Abuse

    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.

    Vanuatu Holds Landmark Workshop to Draft Initial Report on UN Convention Against Torture

    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).

    Solomon Islands Correctional Services Delegation Visits Vanuatu to Strengthen Wantok Justice Cooperation

    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.

    Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Correctional Services Forge Historic Partnership

    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.

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