Across our Pacific - from villages to national parliaments - women and gender diverse leaders already lead with courage and care. They guide families, churches, schools, workplaces, and communities. Yet too often, those voices are missing in the places where laws are made and futures are shaped.

This TINZ series is about helping change that: learning from those who have gone before, lifting up each other's voices, and finding the courage to step into political spaces - from the village council to parliament.

Through two talanoa, participants will share stories, wisdom, and practical steps for how Pacific women and gender diverse leaders can strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability at every level.

Webinar 1: Pacific Women Ex-Parliamentarians - Lessons from the Inside

• 8 October | 11 am-12.30 pm Fiji Time
• Former parliamentarians and candidates from the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand will share honest stories about navigating integrity, transparency, and accountability in politics.

Hear directly from former women parliamentarians across the Pacific - including Aotearoa New Zealand - as they reflect on their journeys of political leadership.

What to expect:

• Honest stories from the inside - the challenges, wins, and lessons learned.
• A panel conversation on barriers Pacific women and gender diverse leaders face.
• Real talk about lobbying, codes of conduct, and holding values in tough spaces.
• Practical guidance for those aspiring to political leadership.
• An open Q&A talanoa with women who've walked this path.

IIA NZ is proud to support TINZ as an important stakeholder and acknowledges the value of initiatives like this in amplifying voices that strengthen integrity and accountable leadership in the Pacific.

To register and learn more click here >> Amplifying Pacific Women & Gender Diverse Voices in Politics