Young People's Concerned Network FIJI

There is an increasing need for Fiji’s current interim junta to take Fiji back to a more appropriate democracy under the confines of the 1997 Constitution.

The people of Fiji have no direct channel to voice their grievances with the heavy censoring of media, and restrictions on the Judiciary and have no way of challenging the illegal removal of the 1997 Constitution since the Courts have been compromise. There is no human rights recourse, nor acknowledgment that the abrogation of the 1997 Constitution has been made under illegal decrees.  New decrees and state appointments have been made without public consultation and further stifle and suppress all public opposition.

“Why than do they claim that they serve the people of Fiji and that they respect human rights, when the most common civil courtesies are neglected and redress denied” says YPCN President Peter Waqavonovono, and he adds “Forcing people of Fiji to accept decisions without question is a return to pre-colonial times.

The YPCN reaffirms that it will support any moves and be part of any restorative programs toward Democracy if done so under the 1997 Constitution.

“The youth of Fiji are suffering from the very sad economic and social repercussions emanating from the the 2006 coup, that are forcing youth to commit suicide, engage in troublesome activities like crime, substance abuse and loitering due to low self esteem. 

We need our leaders to be responsible and take us back to a parliamentary Democracy” say Mr Waqavonovono.