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American visiting speaker to Fijian women: Take the reins

- WATI TALEBULA Edited by Ranoba Baoa

The leader of a women’s group in the United States has urged Fijian women to ‘take the reins’ and go beyond their means to achieve.

The president of the National Council of Women of the United States of America Saideh Browne was speaking at an event organised by the National Council of Women Fiji (NCW Fiji) and the Haus of Koila.

“My dear women of Fiji, lead your country – take the reins – and do that which has never been done before,” she said at the Grand Pacific Hotel on Saturday night. “Leadership is not about greed or empire building. I’m sure mistakes were made along the way in the early developmen­t of America; what was not diminished, however, was that sense of calling and that sense that America was put here for something great.

“That calling for America is just as powerful here in Fiji, if not moreso!

“In leadership, there is no finish line - only continual pursuit.”

About Saideh Browne

On her LinkedIn profile, Ms Browne has been the president for the council for a year.

The National Council of Women of America is a think tank of keynote speakers, members, and experts who thoughtful­ly change the narrative of possibilit­ies of women in America and around the world. The organisati­on speaks truth to power to demystify the process of gender parity. Ms Browne is known for her humanitari­an and philanthro­pic work and gives speeches on major speaking platforms like the TEDx Conference.

 ?? Photo: Vilimoni Vaganalau ?? United States of America National Council for Women president Saideh Browne.
Photo: Vilimoni Vaganalau United States of America National Council for Women president Saideh Browne.

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