Tongan civil society leader

Tongan civil society leader appointed PIANGO’s Deputy Executive Director

Long-time Tongan civil society leader, Emeline Siale IlolahiaKolomotu’a joined PIANGO earlier this year taking up the new role to strengthen PIANGO's focus on its member countries in the region.

Civil society leader recognised for her work in Tonga

The Pacific Leadership Program nominated Mrs. Ilolahia for the Oceania region, for her efforts in building and supporting coalitions for change in Tonga.

A statement said as Executive Director of the Civil Society Forum of Tonga, Mrs Ilolahia has been instrumental in bringing together and supporting coalitions working on issues as diverse as women’s access to finance, women’s leadership and political participation, and deep sea mining.