Family Protection Project - Tonga Courts

10/03/2026

💭'Oku ke fakakaukau nai ke ke kole ha'o Tu'utu'uni Malu'i ki he Famili?

Vakai ki he founga ngaue 'oku mau fai 'i he 'ofisi Fakamaau'anga Polisi, fekau'aki mo e ngaahi kole Tu'utu'uni Malu'i ma'ae Famili ⬇️⬇️⬇️

10/03/2026

💭Thinking of applying for a Family Protection Order?

See how the Magistrate's Court processes applications received for family protection orders ⬇️⬇️⬇️

03/03/2026

📣‘Oku malava ke ke ngaue’aki ‘a e ngaahi loki talitaliʻanga makehe ‘i he fakamaauʻanga ‘o kapau te ke fiema’u. Ko e ngaahi me’a eni ‘oku mahuʻinga ke ke ‘ilo ki ai!

❓‘Oku fokotuʻu ‘a e ngaahi loki ko eni ke ne tokoni’i ‘akinautolu ‘oku kau ki ha hopo, ka ‘oku ‘ikai ke nau ongo’i malu, puputu honau fakakaukau, pe ‘oku nau tu’u lavea ngofua ‘i he taimi hopo. Ko kinautolu eni ‘oku kau ki he fa’ahinga tu’u lavea ngofua:
🟠Kakai na’e fakamamahiʻi ‘i ‘api
🟠Talatalaaki pe ko ha taha fakamoʻoni
🟠Fanau pe ko ha toulekeleka
🟠Ha taha ‘oku mo’ua ‘i ha faingata’a’ia fakaesino
🟠Ha taha ‘oku uesia fakaeloto pe tailiili ‘aupito

❓Koehaa e ngaahi me’a ‘e ala ma’u mei he ngaahi loki ni?
🟢Ko ha feitu’u malu ‘o mama’o mei ha taha ‘oku kau ki he hopo ‘oku ke ‘i ai.
🟢Ta’ofi ha faingamalie ke lava ‘o fetaulaki mo e tokotaha faka’iloa pe fai hia.
🟢Ko e feitu’u longonoa ke tokoni ki ha taha ‘oku loto hoha’a pe puputu’u.
🟢Lava ke ke nofo fakapulipuli mei he kakai kimuʻa pe ko e lolotonga ‘a e lele ‘a ho’o hopo.

❓Te ke lava fefe ‘o ngaue’aki ‘a e ngaahi loki ni?
🔷Talanoa ki homau kau ngaue – Fakahoko ki ha taha he kau ngaue kapau ‘oku ke fiema’u ke ngaue’aki ‘a e loki ni.
🔷Fetuʻutaki ki he failesisita ‘i he fakamaau’anga – Te ke lava ‘o kole ki he failesisita k eke ngaue’aki ‘a e loki ni, ‘o kapau ‘e tokoni kiate koe ‘i he lolotonga ‘a e hopo.
🔷Talanoa ki ho’o fakafofonga lao – Te ke lava ‘o kole ki ho’o fakafofonga lao ke ne kole ke ke lava ‘o ngaue’aki ‘a e loki ni, houa 24 kimuʻa pea toki fakahoko ‘a e hopo.

✅Ko e taumu’a ke fakapapau’i ko e tokotaha kotoa pe ‘oku nau ongo’i malum o hao ‘i he taimi ‘oku nau kau ki ha hopo pe ngaue fakalao ‘a e fakamaau’anga, .

03/03/2026

📣We have private waiting rooms that are available for you to use if needed. Here is what you need to know!

❓What Do Private Waiting Rooms Provide?
Private waiting rooms are designed to support individuals who may feel unsafe, anxious, or at risk while attending court. This includes:
🟠Survivors of domestic or family violence
🟠Victims and witnesses
🟠Children or elderly people
🟠Individuals with disabilities
🟠Those experiencing trauma or distress

❓What do these spaces offer?
🟢A secure area away from others involved in proceedings
🟢Prevent unwanted contact with accussed or perpetrator
🟢A quieter environment to manage stress and anxiety
🟢Privacy from the public before or during court attendance

❓How can you use these spaces?
🔷Speak to Court Staff – Let the court staff know about your concerns.
🔷Contact the Registrar – You can request assistance from the court registrar.
🔷Advise your Legal Representative – If you have a lawyer, they can also make the request on your behalf at least 24 hours before your court proceeding.

✅The goal is to ensure everyone can participate in court proceedings safely and with confidence.

11/12/2025

JOINT AWARENESS: TONGATAPU 1 📍

03/12/2025

📍HA'APAI: 02 Tisema 2025

1️⃣ POLOKALAMA AKO KE FAKAIVIA 'A E KAU NGAUE 'I HE FAKAMAAU'ANGA POLISI:
✅️Na'e lava 'o fakahoko ha polokalama ako pea mo e ongo kalake Fakamaau'anga 'i Ha'apai fekau'aki pea mo e ngaahi founga ngaue fo'ou ke malava ke fakahoko lelei 'a e fatongia 'o e Fakamaau'anga 'oku 'i he malumalu 'o e Lao ki he Malu'i 'o e Famili 2013.

Ko e polokalama ako ko eni ko e hoko atu pe ia 'a e ngaahi ako na'e fakahoko mai ki mu'a. Kuo 'osi fakahoko eni mo e kau ngaue 'i Tongatapu, Vava'u, pea mo 'Eua.

2️⃣ PALANI KI HE LOKI TALITALI'ANGA MAKEHE 'I HE FAKAMAAU'ANGA:
✅️Na'e me'a mai 'a e Fakamaau Polisi 'o Ha'apai ke fai ha fakatalanoa ange 'a e palani ngaue ki he loki talitali'anga makehe ma'ae mamahi mo e kakai 'oku tu'u lavea ngofua 'oku nau 'i he Fakamaau'anga. Na'e tali loto fiefia 'e he Fakamaau pea mo e kau ngaue 'a e palani ngaue 'oku fokotu'u ke fakahoko.

02/12/2025

REQUESTING QUOTATIONS: Extension and Renovation Works for the Magistrate Courthouses in Fasi-moe-afi, Mu'a, and Nukunuku. Submissions close at 4:30 pm on 17 December 2025.

28/11/2025

27/11/2025

Fakamanatu atu 'etau polokalama a'u tonu ki he ngaahi kolo. Fakatokanga'i ange ko e ngaahi kolo 'oku mau 'i ai ko e ngaahi kolo ia 'oku lahilahi ki ai a e Domestic Violene fakatatau ki he fakamatala 'oku tanaki mai 'e he Potungaue ki he Ngaahi Ngaue Fakalotofonua (MIA).

Te mau 'i Popua, holo Uesiliana he efiafi Falaite, me'a mai na'a lava fai ha tokoni atu mei he kau 'ofisa fale'i pe 'ofisa polisi. Faka'eke'eke mo ha me'a fakalao, lava pe fai ha talanoa (consult) mo koe na'a tokoni atu.

Ko e ngaahi sevesi 'oku mau omai mo ia 'oku 'ikai ha totongi!

25/11/2025

Me'a mai ki he ngaahi sevesi 'a e ngaahi kupu felave'i 'i he Holo FWC 'o Longolongo. Lava ke fakafuakava ha'o tohi fuakava pe fakamo'oni ta'etotongi ha'o tohi lekooti (Certify).

Te mau 'i heni 'o a'u ki he 3 'a efiafi.

Come check out our booth and others at Longolongo FWC Hall. We can Commission your oath or affidavit, and certify documents for Free.

We will be here until 3 pm.

25/11/2025

LAUNCH DAY: 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

The project is pleased to have participated in this important program and will continue to be part of the awareness clinics taking place across the villages of the Town District in Tongatapu.

During these community outreach programs, you will be provided with:

✔️ Information on the work and services of the Project
✔️ Public awareness on the Family Protection Act 2013
✔️ Free brochures and information materials for the community
✔️ Commissioning of affidavits free of charge
✔️ Certification of documents free of charge

These services are offered to ensure that individuals, families, and communities have access to justice, clear information, and support in addressing domestic and family violence matters.

We look forward to meeting members of the community and supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen protection, awareness, and access to essential legal services. 💛