Mapping of existing legislation, programs and other mechanisms to support Women’s Leadership in the Pacific

Mapping of existing legislation, programs and other mechanisms to support Women’s Leadership in the Pacific

This paper was commission by the Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development Programme of the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade. The paper provides examples of existing programs, strategies, legislation and other mechanisms that aim to improve women’s leadership and decision-making in politics, government and business in the Pacific. In addition, the paper looks at leadership in relation to improving the safety of women and children; and enhancing leadership of young women. Reviews of programs are included where available.