Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, composed of thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It has a shared cultural history with two other island regions, Polynesia to the east and Melanesia to the south.
The region has a tropical marine climate, and is part of the Oceania ecozone. There are four main archipelagos along with numerous outlying islands.
Micronesia is divided politically among several sovereign countries. One of these is the Federated States of Micronesia, which is often called “Micronesia” for short and is not to be confused with the overall region.
The Micronesia region encompasses five sovereign, independent nations—the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, and Nauru—as well as three US territories in the northern part: Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Wake Island.
Raising Pacific Voices works with Radiation Exposure Awareness Crusaders for Humanity – Marshall Islands (REACH – MI) to implement and pilot the project in the sub-region.
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Civil Society & Private Sector Joint Press Conference at 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The 48th PIF Leaders Meeting took place from 4-8 September 2017, in Apia, Samoa. The gathering will include: the Smaller Islands States
Appointment of Mrs. Janet S. Panuelo as FANGO Executive Director
On December 13, 2016, the Interim Board of Directors of FSM Alliance of NGOs (FANGO), after consultations and discussions among various key
REACH-MI is breathing life into nuclear issue
A new organization focused on the nuclear weapons testing legacy in the Marshall Islands says its aim is achieving justice for Marshall Islanders.
Nuclear summit held in Oregon
The Marshallese community in Oregon hosted a RMI-US Nuclear Legacy Summit over the Memorial Day weekend as part of its annual RMI Constitution
Citizens of nuclear-bombed Marshall Islands yearn for Obama visit
As U.S. President Barack Obama visited the atomic-bombed city of Hiroshima on Friday, residents of the Marshall Islands – the Pacific nation
Marshall Islands Law Society (MILS) support nuclear team REACH-MI
A $500 check was donated by the Marshall Islands Law Society (MILS) to the Radiation Exposure Awareness Crusaders of Humanity – Marshall Islands
REACH-MI is reviving nuclear claims
The Marshall Islands is set to take action to revive its nuclear compensation claims with the US government and to seek global recognition
History Project – Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner – REACH-MI
Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner said she supported REACH-MI because grassroots organizations can make a big difference. She described the nuclear testing as “a really traumatic
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