Richa Parikh’s article, “Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Pacific: Implications for Gender Equality, Economic Development, and Women in Fiji,” explores how workplace sexual harassment in the Pacific, particularly in Fiji, undermines gender equality and economic development. Despite legislative advances, cultural and institutional barriers continue to allow harassment, which impacts women’s workforce participation and hinders economic progress. Drawing on her own field research and direct interviews, Parikh emphasizes the role of the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM) in pushing for reforms and raising awareness, while also addressing the flaws in reporting mechanisms that discourage victims from seeking justice. She argues that tackling sexual harassment is essential not only for protecting women’s rights but also for unlocking the region’s economic potential, calling for stronger legal protections, public awareness campaigns, and a cultural shift to dismantle patriarchal norms. Richa Parikh was a summer intern at DKI APCSS in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Legal Studies at the University of Auckland.