A changing of the guard

Despite facing massive economic, social and political hurdles, women may make history in Fijis 2014 general elections, writes Priya Chattier. A feature of Fijis 2014 election, the first since the military takeover eight years ago, is that there are more women contesting the poll than the last vote in 2006. This year, out of 249 candidates approved by the Fiji Elections Office, women make up 17 per cent of those on the ballot papers. Thats some 44 aspiring women candidates; 43 from six parties and one independent.