Solomon Islands National Council of Women

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]

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]