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Tutaka: CCF Fiji newsletter

May 2013

The quarterly newsletter of the Citizens' Constitutional Forum, Fiji

Volume 7, Issue 1: April 2013 - download full PDF via link above

Fiji Government Draft Constitution: What you need to know

Apr 2013

This booklet contains a comparative analysis of the Fiji Government Draft Constitution (GDC) 2013, with the 2012 Draft Constitution by the Yash Ghai Commission and the 1997 Constitution of Fiji.

The information is intended to provide readers with an informative review of the 2013 GDC, and assist readers with preparation to respond to the Fiji Government public consultations on the GDC.

Event: Fiji’s constitutional stand-off – consequences for inter-ethnic relations

Apr 2013

This seminar in London on Wednesday 24 April 2013 will bring together policymakers, academics and representatives of non-governmental organisations with a special interest in Fiji.

The findings of CCF and MRG's new report Fiji: the Challenges and Opportunities of Diversity – based on field research into ethnic relations and anti-discrimination measures in Fiji – will be presented at the event.

Analysis: 2013 Fiji Government Draft Constitution

Mar 2013

On 21 March 2013 the government of Fiji published its own version of a new draft constitution. This followed the government's rejection of a draft constitution presented by the independent Constitution Commission in December 2012.

Fiji: Outcomes of the People's Constitutional Forum

Mar 2013

The People’s Constitutional Forum, made up of a diverse group of 45 leaders and thinkers from around Fiji, met in Lami from 20–22 March, 2013. The People’s Forum was an open space for discussion, debate and negotiation on constitutional content. 

Fiji Constitution Commission publishes draft constitution

Dec 2012
With the publication of a new draft constitution, Fiji embarks on the next phase in its journey from military rule to an elected government. Arriving nearly a year after leader Frank Bainimarama announced his roadmap constitutional development process, and six years since his government seized power in a coup, this is a significant moment for the South Pacific island nation. Following years of behind the scenes advocacy by civil society and dialogue between the divided communities, the momentum towards democracy is gathering pace.

Governance and Transparency Fund: Annual report 4

Sep 2012
This is Conciliation Resources' fourth annual report for the Department for International Development's Governance and Transparency Fund. The report covers the period 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2012 and relates to our work to increase government accountability in conflict zones through public participation in policymaking. The regions of focus are West Africa, Uganda/Southern Sudan, the Georgian/Abkhaz conflict region and Fiji.

Fiji: Constitution Commission on civic education

Aug 2012

This civic education leaflet from the Constitution Commission explains that their role is to ensure that the people of Fiji are able to participate in the process without any distinction based on race, gender, religion, age, occupation, status, residence, learning or disability.

It sets out the purpose of the constitution process, its principles and values, and includes how, where and when to lodge a submission.

Building the People’s Constitution: Your Responsibility

Aug 2012

The Fiji Constitution Commission's aim is that this publication will be read by individuals who want to understand and make a contribution to the constitution making process. It is also intended to be used for civic education – programmes of education that have the aim of enabling people to understand the nature and role of the Constitution and the guiding principles, and to participate effectively in the constitutional process.

Momentum: Dialogue Fiji

Jul 2012
Dialogue Fiji is a movement of NGOs, and individuals committed to peacebuilding. This regular newsletter provides an overview of their activities in working towards a sustainable democracy in Fiji.

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