Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission 11 Alternative report to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women on the fifth periodic review of Fiji Participation in Political and Public Life  Civil society organizations in collaboration with the state play a critical role in provision of reproductive health services, counseling, shelter and access to justice for women forced into prostitution.  The state has not adopted Temporary Special Measures The Constitution however explicitly references sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression as prohibited grounds of discrimination and guarantees the right to political participation. Following the 2014 general election, women parliamentarians make 14% of the legislature with a female Speaker, Leader of Opposition, Ministers and Assistant Ministers. Out of its 18 diplomatic missions, women make 30% of the postings including 3 Heads of Missions.    Education     Section 31 of the constitution guarantees the right to education. State provides free tuition including free tuition to accredited pre schools and technical colleges, bus or boat fares, free textbooks at all levels, free cereal and milk for all Year 1 students and National Toppers Scholarships and Tertiary Education Loan Scheme and women can access the scheme to further their education. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy is prohibited under the Constitution. Therefore pregnant girls are encouraged to return and complete their education. Consistent with the recommendations of the UN Special