Across our Pacific — from villages to national parliaments — women and gender diverse leaders already lead with courage and care. They guide families, churches, schools, workplaces, and communities. Yet too often, those voices are missing in the places where laws are made and futures are shaped.
This series is about helping change that. It’s about learning from those who have gone before, lifting up each other’s voices, and finding the courage to step into political spaces — from the village council to parliament.
Together, through two talanoa, we’ll share stories, wisdom, and practical steps for how Pacific women and gender diverse leaders can strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability at every level.
Pacific Women Ex-Parliamentarians: Lessons from the Inside
Our first roundtable in this series brings together former women parliamentarians and former candidates from the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand to share honest stories about navigating integrity, transparency, and accountability in politics.
Through open talanoa and Q&A, speakers will share lessons, encouragement, and practical advice for women and gender-diverse leaders stepping into—or already navigating—political leadership across the region.
