In the lead up to International Women’s Day this year, we at Vosa are calling out and celebrating some of our amazing women leaders in the Pacific. The theme for International Women’s Day set by the United Nations this year is women in leadership, achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. While we deeply appreciate the contributions and achievements of women, each and every day, this annual commemoration gives us an opportunity to celebrate women and raise awareness about the issues that affect us.

Today on Vosa, we are honoured to share a talanoa with three incredible women leaders from across the Pacific. Kitlang Kabua, a Marshallese politician joins us today. She was only 28 at the time of her election, making her the youngest person ever elected in the Marshall Islands. She is also the second woman to be elevated along with former President Hilda Heine. Kitlang is currently the Minister of Education, Sports and Training. We are also joined by Shalom Akao Waita, a former Solomon Islands Basketball and Netball International, and is now the first female chief executive of the Pacific Games Organising Committee. They are now overseeing preparations for the 2023 games. We are also joined by Captain Selai Saumi, the first-ever female Fijian captain of an airline when she assumed command of Fiji Airways jet fleet in 2015.

We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this episode. You can find us on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thanks for tuning in, we look forward to sharing more episodes with you soon.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vosapodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vosapodcast 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vosapodcast