Getting young men involved in activities and discussions around promoting peace is being seen as hugely important by a feminist organisation in Fiji ahead of tomorrow's International Day of Peace.
A number of activities are being planned around the Pacific to commemorate the day and Fiji group - FemLINKPacific, is collaborating with musicians in Suva to create peace messages through music.
The executive director, Sharon Bhagwan Rolls, says young men have typically got caught up in conflicts experienced in the Pacific, including the Fiji coup in 2000.
"We've seen young men who were part of the riots during the overthrow of the Labour Government and then of course in Tonga you know you have numerous young men in particular and more recently conflicts at the school level so I think it's really important that our young men find the space and the channels in which to talk about their issues as well."
Sharon Bhagwan Rolls says it's also symbolic for Fiji, given elections - which are meant to return the country to a parliamentary democracy, are set to be held in 12 months.
