The Fiji Government today accorded a traditional welcoming ceremony for the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Dr Najat Maalla M’jid at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.
The ceremony was attended by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Siromi Turaga, members of the United Nations, senior government officials and members of the diplomatic corps.
Dr. M’jid’s first visit to Fiji is an important step towards strengthening Fiji and the UN partnership to empower children and build an inclusive, peaceful, just and resilient society that ‘leaves no one behind.’
In her remarks, Dr M’jid conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to the Fiji Government and people of Fiji for the kind hospitality accorded to her during the visit to our shores.
