Nei Mom Uprising Retreat 2026: Strengthening Women’s Rights, Safety and Feminist Solidarity
Nei Mom Uprising successfully held its two-day organisational retreat on 9–10 October 2026, with support from PIFA4CJ. The retreat brought together members and local partners to reflect on achievements, address organisational challenges, strengthen feminist solidarity, and develop collective strategies to advance the rights, safety, and empowerment of women and girls in Kiribati.
A key outcome was the review and provision of inputs to three important organisational documents: the Rapid Response Policy and Mechanism, the Strategic Plan 2024–2028, and the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policy. These discussions aimed to strengthen organisational direction, emergency response capacity, and advocacy for women’s and girls’ rights.
The retreat also identified key priorities for strengthening women’s protection and leadership, including community-based rights awareness, inclusive safe spaces, access to justice and referral services, prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), mental health and wellbeing, digital advocacy, and the sustainability of feminist initiatives and volunteer networks.
Valuable contributions were received from local partners, including KIRICAN, KWCSC, MWYSSA, KFHA, BIMBA, AMAK, and Young Women. Their participation reinforced the importance of collaboration and collective action in addressing the challenges faced by women and girls, particularly those experiencing marginalisation, discrimination, and violence.
Nei Mom Uprising extends its sincere appreciation to PIFA4CJ for supporting this important space for reflection, learning, and feminist organising, and to all partners for their continued solidarity and commitment.
Together, we rise, protect, and empower, working towards a safer, more inclusive, and equitable Kiribati where no woman or girl is left behind.
