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Author Naidu, Vijay.
Title Fiji : the challenges and opportunities of diversity / by Vijay Naidu (with the support of Annawaite Matadradra, Maria Sahib and Josaia Osborne).
Publisher London : Minority Rights Group International, 2013.
Copyright date ©2013


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Descript 40 pages : map ; 30 cm.
Content text
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Contents Introduction -- Part 1 : Background. Ethnic groups in Fiji -- Historical and contemporary factors in inter-ethnic relations and discrimination -- The Qarase era and contemporary Fiji -- Part 2 : Findings of the interview survey among ethnic groups. Current inter-ethnic relations -- Issues that contribute to inter-ethnic tensions and conflict -- Participation in decision-making -- Women's participation in decision-making -- Impact of the 2006 coup on inter-ethnic relations -- Discrimination -- Relations between religious groups and between government and religious groups -- Human rights issues -- Government policies -- Conclusion and recommendations.
Note Fiji has experienced four military coups and a military mutiny since 1987, mainly as a result of tension between the majority indigenous Fijian population and an economically powerful Indian minority. Smaller minorities, including Banabans, Rotumans, Chinese, Melanesians and other Pacific islanders are largely politically invisible, and socially and economically excluded. In January 2013, Fiji's government rejected a draft constitution drawn up by an independent commission, and submitted it to be re-written by the Attorney-General's office. This intervention threatens to significantly undermine the people's confidence in the process, the final document and a democratic future for Fiji. Against the backdrop of these upheavals, this report provides insight into the underlying causes and consequences of ethnic tensions in Fiji, based on evidence drawn from extensive interviews across the diversity of Fiji's ethnic groups. This report urges the government, civil society and religious and ethnic community leaders to promote understanding, tolerance and dialogue between groups. It also provides specific recommendations on tackling ethnic discrimination and exclusion.
ISBN 9781907919398
1907919392
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Author Naidu, Vijay.
Series Report / Minority Rights Group International
Report (Minority Rights Group International)
Subject Ethnic groups -- Fiji.
Ethnic conflict -- Fiji.
Minorities -- Fiji.
Political participation -- Fiji.
Human rights -- Fiji.
Fiji -- Ethnic relations.
Fiji -- Politics and government.
Alt author Matadradra, Annawaite.
Sahib, Maria.
Osborne, Josaia.
Minority Rights Group International.
Descript 40 pages : map ; 30 cm.
Content text
Media unmediated
Carrier volume
Contents Introduction -- Part 1 : Background. Ethnic groups in Fiji -- Historical and contemporary factors in inter-ethnic relations and discrimination -- The Qarase era and contemporary Fiji -- Part 2 : Findings of the interview survey among ethnic groups. Current inter-ethnic relations -- Issues that contribute to inter-ethnic tensions and conflict -- Participation in decision-making -- Women's participation in decision-making -- Impact of the 2006 coup on inter-ethnic relations -- Discrimination -- Relations between religious groups and between government and religious groups -- Human rights issues -- Government policies -- Conclusion and recommendations.
Note Fiji has experienced four military coups and a military mutiny since 1987, mainly as a result of tension between the majority indigenous Fijian population and an economically powerful Indian minority. Smaller minorities, including Banabans, Rotumans, Chinese, Melanesians and other Pacific islanders are largely politically invisible, and socially and economically excluded. In January 2013, Fiji's government rejected a draft constitution drawn up by an independent commission, and submitted it to be re-written by the Attorney-General's office. This intervention threatens to significantly undermine the people's confidence in the process, the final document and a democratic future for Fiji. Against the backdrop of these upheavals, this report provides insight into the underlying causes and consequences of ethnic tensions in Fiji, based on evidence drawn from extensive interviews across the diversity of Fiji's ethnic groups. This report urges the government, civil society and religious and ethnic community leaders to promote understanding, tolerance and dialogue between groups. It also provides specific recommendations on tackling ethnic discrimination and exclusion.
ISBN 9781907919398
1907919392
Author Naidu, Vijay.
Series Report / Minority Rights Group International
Report (Minority Rights Group International)
Subject Ethnic groups -- Fiji.
Ethnic conflict -- Fiji.
Minorities -- Fiji.
Political participation -- Fiji.
Human rights -- Fiji.
Fiji -- Ethnic relations.
Fiji -- Politics and government.
Alt author Matadradra, Annawaite.
Sahib, Maria.
Osborne, Josaia.
Minority Rights Group International.
LOCATION SHELVED AT LOAN TYPE STATUS
 BJL 4th Floor  q JX 4211 M66 R4(2013)  8 WEEK LOAN  AVAILABLE

Subject Ethnic groups -- Fiji.
Ethnic conflict -- Fiji.
Minorities -- Fiji.
Political participation -- Fiji.
Human rights -- Fiji.
Fiji -- Ethnic relations.
Fiji -- Politics and government.
Descript 40 pages : map ; 30 cm.
Content text
Media unmediated
Carrier volume
Contents Introduction -- Part 1 : Background. Ethnic groups in Fiji -- Historical and contemporary factors in inter-ethnic relations and discrimination -- The Qarase era and contemporary Fiji -- Part 2 : Findings of the interview survey among ethnic groups. Current inter-ethnic relations -- Issues that contribute to inter-ethnic tensions and conflict -- Participation in decision-making -- Women's participation in decision-making -- Impact of the 2006 coup on inter-ethnic relations -- Discrimination -- Relations between religious groups and between government and religious groups -- Human rights issues -- Government policies -- Conclusion and recommendations.
Note Fiji has experienced four military coups and a military mutiny since 1987, mainly as a result of tension between the majority indigenous Fijian population and an economically powerful Indian minority. Smaller minorities, including Banabans, Rotumans, Chinese, Melanesians and other Pacific islanders are largely politically invisible, and socially and economically excluded. In January 2013, Fiji's government rejected a draft constitution drawn up by an independent commission, and submitted it to be re-written by the Attorney-General's office. This intervention threatens to significantly undermine the people's confidence in the process, the final document and a democratic future for Fiji. Against the backdrop of these upheavals, this report provides insight into the underlying causes and consequences of ethnic tensions in Fiji, based on evidence drawn from extensive interviews across the diversity of Fiji's ethnic groups. This report urges the government, civil society and religious and ethnic community leaders to promote understanding, tolerance and dialogue between groups. It also provides specific recommendations on tackling ethnic discrimination and exclusion.
Alt author Matadradra, Annawaite.
Sahib, Maria.
Osborne, Josaia.
Minority Rights Group International.
ISBN 9781907919398
1907919392

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