Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Produced by UN Women, the Women in Power podcast series features conversations about the representation of women in power and decision-making in Asia and the Pacific.
This episode features Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Coordinator, Political Engagement, of the Pacific Women Mediators Network. Based in Fiji, she is redefining power and leadership for women and driving change across the Pacific, including promoting the meaningful participation of young women. (Interview conducted by UN Women’s Laura-Lee Sage in January 2026, with introduction by Norul Mohamed Rashid. Duration: 32 minutes).
UN Women continues to open doors for women to participate and lead in decision-making in all sectors, without discrimination or fear.
The Women in Power podcast series is supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Republic of Korea, as part of the UN Women project, Beijing+30 Activation: Strengthening Women's Leadership to Accelerate Progress on Women's Rights in South and South-East Asia.
Abbreviations used during this episode:
• CSW – Commission on the Status of Women
• WPS – Women, peace and security
#WomenInLeadership #Beijing30 #UNWomen #asiapacific #pacific
Produced by UN Women, the Women in Power podcast series features conversations about the representation of women in power and decision-making in Asia and the Pacific.
This episode features Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Coordinator, Political Engagement, of the Pacific Women Mediators Network. Based in Fiji, she is redefining power and leadership for women and driving change across the Pacific, including promoting the meaningful participation of young women. (Interview conducted by UN Women’s Laura-Lee Sage in January 2026, with introduction by Norul Mohamed Rashid. Duration: 32 minutes).
UN Women continues to open doors for women to participate and lead in decision-making in all sectors, without discrimination or fear.
The Women in Power podcast series is supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Republic of Korea, as part of the UN Women project, Beijing+30 Activation: Strengthening Women's Leadership to Accelerate Progress on Women's Rights in South and South-East Asia.
Abbreviations used during this episode:
• CSW – Commission on the Status of Women
• WPS – Women, peace and security
#WomenInLeadership #Beijing30 #UNWomen #asiapacific #pacific
