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Matai system unfair to women leaders: Speaker

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By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 19 July 2024, 11:00AM

The matai system while being pivotal in elections is a barrier hindering fair representation of women in parliament as customs prohibit women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 19 July 2024, 11:00AM

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