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Samoa election result hailed as victory for women

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Wellington (AFP) – Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, opposition leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said Monday.

Her FAST party is on the cusp of a major upset after Friday's vote, leaving incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi fighting for his political life after 22 years in office.

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Wellington (AFP) – Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, opposition leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said Monday.

Her FAST party is on the cusp of a major upset after Friday's vote, leaving incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi fighting for his political life after 22 years in office.

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Samoa's deputy PM explains barrier for women politicians

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The deputy prime minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the uncertainty associated with running for office deters Pacific women from entering politics.

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The deputy prime minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the uncertainty associated with running for office deters Pacific women from entering politics.

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Improvements for women in politics in Samoa

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Improvements for women in politics in Samoa

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Following her appointment as Deputy Leader of Samoa’s Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), Fiame Mataafa was named Deputy Prime Minister, the first Samoan woman to hold that position. She is also the minister for natural resources and environment.

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Following her appointment as Deputy Leader of Samoa’s Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), Fiame Mataafa was named Deputy Prime Minister, the first Samoan woman to hold that position. She is also the minister for natural resources and environment.

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Joining efforts to increase political participation of women in Samoa

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Joining efforts to increase political participation of women in Samoa

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Joint Press Release
UNDP and UN Women

Suva, Fiji - Today (01 April 2015) representatives from the Government of Samoa, the Government of Australia, UN agencies and civil society organisations gather in Apia to witness the signing of the Increasing Political Participation of Women in Samoa (IPPWS) UN Joint Programme.

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Joint Press Release
UNDP and UN Women

Suva, Fiji - Today (01 April 2015) representatives from the Government of Samoa, the Government of Australia, UN agencies and civil society organisations gather in Apia to witness the signing of the Increasing Political Participation of Women in Samoa (IPPWS) UN Joint Programme.

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Beijing +20 National Review, Samoa

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September 22, 2014

Beijing +20 National Review, Samoa

Samoa shares with its Pacific island neighbors a vulnerability to natural and economic shocks,
as well as challenges of social transformation. Over the past several decades Samoa has
weathered these storms, progressively strengthening essential service delivery while improving

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Samoa shares with its Pacific island neighbors a vulnerability to natural and economic shocks,
as well as challenges of social transformation. Over the past several decades Samoa has
weathered these storms, progressively strengthening essential service delivery while improving

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New dawn for Samoan women: Seats reserved for them next Parliament

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New dawn for Samoan women: Seats reserved for them next Parliament

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From the next general elections at least five seats in  Samoan Parliament will be occupied by women.

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From the next general elections at least five seats in  Samoan Parliament will be occupied by women.

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Samoa: Samoa PM upsets feminists with PM comment

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Samoa's newly re-elected prime minister has raised the ire of Pacific feminists by claiming one female MP in his cabinet is "more than enough". Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi swore in his 13-members cabinet over the weekend after winning a comfortable majority in the March 4 election. The leader had an elected group of two women and 34 men to select from, and said his final mix of one female minister and 12 male in cabinet got the gender balance "just right". But Fiji-based women's rights group Femlink said the prime minister clearly misunderstood the goal of gender equality.

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Samoa's newly re-elected prime minister has raised the ire of Pacific feminists by claiming one female MP in his cabinet is "more than enough". Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi swore in his 13-members cabinet over the weekend after winning a comfortable majority in the March 4 election. The leader had an elected group of two women and 34 men to select from, and said his final mix of one female minister and 12 male in cabinet got the gender balance "just right". But Fiji-based women's rights group Femlink said the prime minister clearly misunderstood the goal of gender equality.

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