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A modern-day Tuvaluan woman (2008)

Women in Tuvalu continue to maintain a traditional Polynesian culture within a predominantly Christian society. The women of Tuvalu participate in the traditional music of Tuvalu and in the creation of the art of Tuvalu including using cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts.

There are opportunities of further education and paid employment with non-government organisations (NGOs) and government enterprises, education and health agencies being the primary opportunities for Tuvaluan women.

Throughout the history of the Parliament of Tuvalu following independence in 1978, three women have been elected: Naama Maheu Latasi, from 1989 to 1997, Pelenike Isaia from 2011 to 2015, and Dr Puakena Boreham who was elected in 2015. (More...)