Solomon Islands National Council of Women explained

Solomon Islands National Council of Women is a non-governmental women's organisation based in Honiara, in the Solomon Islands. It was founded in 1983^[1]

It has received funding from the Global Fund for Women^[2]

Purpose

The Council was founded to represent women in the Solomon Islands, with a vision of "Women as Equal Partners in the Development of Solomon Islands". It encourages the participation of women in decision-making on the Islands.^{[3] [4]}

Objectives

The objectives of the organisation are as follows:^[1]

• Promote and coordinate activities for women throughout Solomon Islands;
• Act as a representative body for women to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and other entities;
• Advise the SIG on policies and issues of concern to women;
• Undertake awareness and advocacy on international relevant instruments;
• Provide a forum through which women can have a voice on issues affecting them;
• Encourage participation of women in decision making processes and bodies;
• Promote awareness at all levels women's concerns; and
• Promote formation of effective partnerships with other entities as appropriate.

The Council's guiding values are "leadership with inclusiveness, passion, wisdom, commitment, pro-activeness, ownership, transparency, competitiveness, trust, creativity and innovation"^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Solomon Islands National Council of Women | SINCW. solomonislandsinfocus.com. 4 August 2016.
2. Web site: Untitled Document. grants.globalfundforwomen.org. 4 August 2016.
3. Web site: Solomon Islands National Council of Women - Corporate entry - Solomon Islands Encyclopaedia, 1893-1978. solomonencyclopaedia.net. 4 August 2016.
4. Web site: Getting more women involved in politics and decision making in Solomon Islands - Solomon Star. solomonstarnews.com. 4 August 2016.