Activists Will Gather for 4th Pacific Feminist Forum
The international event in Fiji aims to amplify the voices of diverse women and girls across the Pacific region.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Beginning September 21, 2026, the 4th Pacific Feminist Forum will bring together more than 140 representatives from 21 Pacific Island States in Fiji. The four-day event, themed Feminist Futures, Just Pacific, focuses on addressing the lived realities of women and girls.
Why it matters
The forum provides a critical platform for regional activists to coordinate on issues affecting diverse communities across the Pacific. By uniting advocates, the event seeks to elevate the policy priorities and experiences of women living in the region.
The forum will feature over 140 representatives across 21 Pacific Island States. This follows the successful organization of 9 National Feminist Forums that occurred prior to the main event.
The players
Fiji Women's Rights Movement
This is a non-governmental organization committed to removing discrimination against women through advocacy and policy change.
International Women's Development Agency
This is an Australian-based organization that partners with diverse groups to advance gender equality across the Asia-Pacific region.
The details
The program includes a mix of workshops, plenaries, and traditional talanoa sessions to facilitate dialogue among participants. Organized by a regional working group, the gathering features contributions from entities like the Fiji Women's Rights Movement and the International Women's Development Agency.
Timeline
September 21-24, 2026: The 4th Pacific Feminist Forum takes place in Fiji.
Culture Shift
This gathering represents a growing movement toward regional autonomy in setting gender equality agendas outside of traditional Western-centric frameworks. By formalizing these connections, organizers are shifting the focus toward localized, collective advocacy models.
Participants and local attendees can expect a busy schedule of workshops and collaborative sessions during the four-day event. The forum directly influences the networking landscape for activists, potentially shaping local outreach initiatives for the coming year.
The takeaway
The forum emphasizes the necessity of shared dialogue when addressing the diverse challenges faced by women and girls in the Pacific. Attendees and followers can implement these collaborative practices by seeking out local talanoa groups to foster community-based policy discussions.
Further reading
For more information on regional advocacy and gender equity efforts, visit the Women’s Issues section.
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