The Government has launched the Revised Fiji National Service Delivery Protocol for Responding to Cases of Gender-Based Violence 2026 to strengthen support and protection for survivors across the country.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran unveiled the updated protocol, which establishes common standards for government agencies and service providers to deliver coordinated, survivor-centred assistance through health, policing, legal, counselling, child protection and shelter services.

The revised framework addresses emerging issues such as technology-facilitated gender-based violence, improves access to services for persons with disabilities, strengthens child protection measures and provides clearer referral pathways for people in rural and maritime communities.

It also reinforces requirements for confidentiality, informed consent, safe referrals and coordinated responses to minimise the need for survivors to repeatedly relive traumatic experiences.

Kiran says survivors should receive timely, respectful and consistent support, regardless of where they first seek assistance.

The protocol supports the implementation of Fiji’s National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against All Women and Girls. It was developed with technical assistance from UNFPA and funded by the Australian Government, with contributions from government agencies, civil society organisations, disability groups and frontline service providers.