Solomon Islands 'barrier breakers' tell their personal stories
A new book, Being the First: Storis Blong Oloketa Mere Lo Solomon Aelan, was launched today in the Solomon Island capital of Honiara, coinciding with local celebrations for International Women's Day. Edited by AUT's Prof Marilyn Waring and Malaita-born Dr Alice Aruhe'eta Pollard, the book documents the personal lives of 14 Solomon Island women leaders and includes a history of local women's achievements over the past 50 years.
A former Prime Minister and current Solomon Islands Speaker of Parliament, Sir Peter Kenilorea, introduced the book to a packed house, where many were village women who came in the capital for the International Women’s Day celebrations.
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Photos courtesy of Marilyn Waring.