How the Pacific drug crisis impacts women

The drug crisis across the Pacific is dominating our headlines.  Countries like Fiji and Tonga have become gateways for moving drugs between Asia or the Americas to Australia and New Zealand.  Some of these drugs end up on the streets in the Pacific, and for women and girls there's a secondary impact beyond that of addiction. Some are experiencing gender-based violence and family breakdown or ending up involved in sex work. Sistas Let’s Talk speaks to experts in Fiji and Tonga where the crisis has hit hard, about the impacts and supports available to women. Kalesi Volatabu, recovered drug user and founder of Drug Free World – Fiji  Mele Prescott, Salvation Army Addiction Services, Tonga