Women's leadership in Samoa is tautua (service), according to Maluseu Doris Tulifau, executive director of Brown Girl Woke.
She spoke after the Samoa National Feminist Forum 2026, a two-day gathering held from 14 to 15 May, that brought together activists, youth leaders, community advocates, NGOs, and artists to talk about feminist leadership, democracy, and collective care.
Executive Director of Brown Girl Woke, Maluseu Doris Tulifau, said the event was deeply grounded in local voices, with artists, musicians, poets, and performers helping shape discussions through storytelling and performances.
“Their storytelling, music, spoken word, and performances were not just entertainment; they became part of the dialogue itself,” she said.
One of the key moments of the forum was a conversation with former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa.
