The Pacific Community hopes a new initiative aiming to help nine Pacific nations meet their human rights commitments will have a long-term ripple effect in the region.
One of the aims of the Pacific Commonwealth Equality Project is to support MPs and community leaders champion human rights in their communities.
The project will receive about two million US dollars in funding from the UK government's Commonwealth Fund over two years.
Senior human rights adviser for the Pacific Community, Jayshree Mangubhai, says she is confident the work will help create meaningful social change.
Senior human rights advisor for the Pacific Community, Jayshree Mangubhai. Photo: Supplied.
