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Pacific Women MPs Build Change Together | Auckland News
Thirty-one women parliamentarians from fourteen Pacific nations are gathering in Wellington to champion change, as Pacific countries still struggle with deeply rooted barriers keeping women out of politics—where women hold just 7.7% of parliamentary seats, far below the global average of 27.6%. Challenges range from cultural norms favoring male leadership to economic pressures and hostile political environments. Their journey to New Zealand, including a 24-hour boat ride from Tokelau, underscores the region’s enduring bonds. Former NZ Cabinet Minister Poto Williams, the first Pasifika MP in…
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