The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has a long history of community matters being settled by tribal village chiefs – usually men.
But for the first time, a woman – Leimalu Tapesi – has been anointed the chairperson of a village tribal council on the island of Moso.
As part of her plans to transform village life, Tapesi is applying a strict environmentalist agenda which includes a marine park and cracking down on illegal logging.

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