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Radrodo is from Mualevu in the [[Lau Islands]].<ref name="sunbio">{{cite web |url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2018/09/21/vote2018-meet-a-provisional-candidate-salote-radrodro/ |title=Vote2018: Meet A Provisional Candidate – Salote Radrodro |publisher=Fiji Sun |date=21 September 2018 |accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref> Her parents were Naibuka and Leba Vuibureta. She was educated at [[Adi Cakobau School]].<ref name="maiden" />She was educated at [[Adi Cakobau School]]<ref name="maiden">{{cite web|title=Maiden speeches ... to new Parliament|url=http://www.fijileaks.com/home/maiden-speeches-reveal-arrogance-hate-vision-history-and-hurt-as-50-mps-make-their-speeches-to-new-parliament|publisher=FijiLeaks|accessdate=1 August 2016|date=16 October 2014|deadurl=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106040224/http://www.fijileaks.com/home/maiden-speeches-reveal-arrogance-hate-vision-history-and-hurt-as-50-mps-make-their-speeches-to-new-parliament|archivedate=6 November 2014|df=}}</ref> and the [[University of the South Pacific]], where she obtained a Bachelor of Art in Management and Public Administration and a masters in Governance.<ref name="sunbio"/> She spent 36 years as a public servant, working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Service Commission, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation from which she retired in 2012.<ref name="maiden" /><ref name="sunbio"/> |
Radrodo is from Mualevu in the [[Lau Islands]].<ref name="sunbio">{{cite web |url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2018/09/21/vote2018-meet-a-provisional-candidate-salote-radrodro/ |title=Vote2018: Meet A Provisional Candidate – Salote Radrodro |publisher=Fiji Sun |date=21 September 2018 |accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref> Her parents were Naibuka and Leba Vuibureta. She was educated at [[Adi Cakobau School]].<ref name="maiden" /> She was educated at [[Adi Cakobau School]]<ref name="maiden">{{cite web|title=Maiden speeches ... to new Parliament|url=http://www.fijileaks.com/home/maiden-speeches-reveal-arrogance-hate-vision-history-and-hurt-as-50-mps-make-their-speeches-to-new-parliament|publisher=FijiLeaks|accessdate=1 August 2016|date=16 October 2014|deadurl=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106040224/http://www.fijileaks.com/home/maiden-speeches-reveal-arrogance-hate-vision-history-and-hurt-as-50-mps-make-their-speeches-to-new-parliament|archivedate=6 November 2014|df=}}</ref> and the [[University of the South Pacific]], where she obtained a Bachelor of Art in Management and Public Administration and a masters in Governance.<ref name="sunbio"/> She spent 36 years as a public servant, working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Service Commission, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation from which she retired in 2012.<ref name="maiden" /><ref name="sunbio"/> |
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Her husband is Kitione and she has three sons, and grandchildren.<ref name=maiden /> |
Her husband is Kitione and she has three sons, and grandchildren.<ref name=maiden /> |
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==Political career== |
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She was elected to parliament as a SODELPA candidate at the [[Fijian general election |
She was elected to parliament as a SODELPA candidate at the [[2014 Fijian general election|2014 elections]], gaining 2300 votes<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fijisportscouncil.com.fj/index.php/news/255-fiji-50-member-parliament-announced-at-fmf-gymnasium |title=Fiji 50-member parliament announced at FMF Gymnasium |publisher=Fiji Sports Council |date=22 September 2014 |accessdate=15 November 2018}}</ref> One of eight women elected to the 50-member parliament, she said that she hoped they could "work together across parties for the empowerment of other Fijian women".<ref name="dahlstrom">{{cite web|last1=Dahlström|first1=Lucas|last2=Anneberg|first2=Mads|title=Special Report: A Pacific milestone – the Fijiana 8s demonstrate women power|url=http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2014/10/special-report-a-pacific-parliamentary-milestone-the-fijiana-8s-show-women-power/|website=Pacific Scoop|publisher=AUT Pacific Media Centre|accessdate=1 August 2016|date=28 October 2014}}</ref> |
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During her maiden speech to parliament she asserted that the fact that she was not allowed to speak in her indigenous language in parliament was a breach of her human rights, and asked "Why can't the Government come up with alternative options like provision of interpreters in chambers which I am sure we are all familiar with from our exposure in meetings overseas?"<ref name=maiden /> |
During her maiden speech to parliament she asserted that the fact that she was not allowed to speak in her indigenous language in parliament was a breach of her human rights, and asked "Why can't the Government come up with alternative options like provision of interpreters in chambers which I am sure we are all familiar with from our exposure in meetings overseas?"<ref name=maiden /> |
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In 2017 she was serving as the [[Opposition Whip]].<ref name=parliament /> |
In 2017 she was serving as the [[Opposition Whip]].<ref name=parliament /> |
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She was re-elected in the [[Fijian general election |
She was re-elected in the [[2018 Fijian general election|2018 general election]].<ref name=sunbio /><ref name=talebula>{{cite news |url=https://www.fijitimes.com/2018-general-election-sodelpa-secures-21-seats/ |title=2018 General Election: SODELPA secures 21 seats |work=Fiji Times |last=Talebula |first=Kate |date=18 November 2018 |accessdate=18 November 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:22, 1 July 2019
Salote Vuibureta Radrodro (born 1956 or 1957) is a Fijian politician and member of the Parliament of Fiji.[1] She is a member of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA).
Personal life
Radrodo is from Mualevu in the Lau Islands.[2] Her parents were Naibuka and Leba Vuibureta. She was educated at Adi Cakobau School.[3] She was educated at Adi Cakobau School[3] and the University of the South Pacific, where she obtained a Bachelor of Art in Management and Public Administration and a masters in Governance.[2] She spent 36 years as a public servant, working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Service Commission, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation from which she retired in 2012.[3][2]
Her husband is Kitione and she has three sons, and grandchildren.[3]
Political career
She was elected to parliament as a SODELPA candidate at the 2014 elections, gaining 2300 votes[4] One of eight women elected to the 50-member parliament, she said that she hoped they could "work together across parties for the empowerment of other Fijian women".[5]
During her maiden speech to parliament she asserted that the fact that she was not allowed to speak in her indigenous language in parliament was a breach of her human rights, and asked "Why can't the Government come up with alternative options like provision of interpreters in chambers which I am sure we are all familiar with from our exposure in meetings overseas?"[3]
In 2017 she was serving as the Opposition Whip.[1]
She was re-elected in the 2018 general election.[2][6]
References
- ^ a b "Members of Parliament". Parliament of the Republic of Fiji. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2018. Includes image
- ^ a b c d "Vote2018: Meet A Provisional Candidate – Salote Radrodro". Fiji Sun. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Maiden speeches ... to new Parliament". FijiLeaks. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Fiji 50-member parliament announced at FMF Gymnasium". Fiji Sports Council. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ Dahlström, Lucas; Anneberg, Mads (28 October 2014). "Special Report: A Pacific milestone – the Fijiana 8s demonstrate women power". Pacific Scoop. AUT Pacific Media Centre. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ Talebula, Kate (18 November 2018). "2018 General Election: SODELPA secures 21 seats". Fiji Times. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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