Beyond Imported Understandings of Domestic Violence in the Solomon Islands

AUTHOR(S)
Danielle Watson
Nyasha Mutongwizo
Judy Basi
Juliana Zutu
Development

Domestic violence is an enduring and complex challenge, deeply woven into the socio-cultural fabric of communities across the Pacific. In the Solomon Islands, addressing domestic violence requires not only legal and institutional reform but also an earnest effort to listen to and incorporate local voices, customs, and histories. This report is a vital contribution to the reimagining of domestic violence prevention and response efforts through culturally grounded and community-informed lenses. This study exemplifies the value of context-sensitive research. By privileging the insights of frontline responders, civil society actors and government representatives, it reveals the complexities of understanding and addressing domestic violence in a post-colonial Pacific context. The report challenges the overreliance on external frameworks and models by demonstrating that sustainable and effective change must be rooted in the lived realities of those most affected. The findings and recommendations presented herein reflect not only rigorous academic inquiry but also the lived experiences of those navigating the difficult terrain of domestic violence response every day. The research illuminates systemic gaps, celebrates the resilience and innovation of local actors, and offers concrete strategies to strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration, survivor-centred services, and culturally relevant education. This report is an invitation to policy-makers, practitioners, researchers, and communities to reflect, recalibrate, and recommit to tackling domestic violence in ways that are just, inclusive, and transformative. The work presented here is both timely and necessary, and it sets a new standard for how we approach domestic violence prevention and response in the Pacific.

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July 31, 2025
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2025
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