MINISTRY OF WOMEN, CHILDREN & SOCIAL PROTECTION
About the Ministry

Caring for women, children, and the most vulnerable.

The Ministry of Women, Children & Social Protection (MWCP) leads Fiji's social welfare system — protecting the vulnerable, empowering women, and safeguarding children.

Our Mission

To empower women and protect children, families, and persons in vulnerable situations through responsive policies and quality services.

Our Vision

A Fiji where every woman, child, and family lives with dignity, safety, and opportunity.

Leadership

Office of the Minister

Minister
Hon. Sashi Kiran
Permanent Secretary
Office of the Permanent Secretary
Structure

Our departments

Department of Social Welfare

Administers the Social Pension Scheme, Family Assistance, Care & Protection Allowance, and Disability Allowance.

Department of Women

Leads policy and programmes that advance women's economic empowerment and gender equality.

Department of Children

Foster care, adoption, child protection services, and youth wellbeing.

Department of Social Protection

Poverty Benefit Scheme, social protection policy, and inclusive welfare reform.

Corporate Services

Finance, HR, IT, and policy coordination across the Ministry.