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Afu Billy

b. 1959

Solomon Islands women's rights activist

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About Afu Billy

Born 1959. Afu Billy is a women's rights activist, politician and writer.

Afu Lia Billy (born 1959) is a women's rights activist and writer in Solomon Islands. Since the late 1970s, she has worked to promote women's rights and combat violence against women, including through work with various local and international NGOs.

Early life and education Afu Billy was born in 1959 on the small island of Kwai, in Solomon Islands' Malaita Province. Her parents, Ariel Billy and Crystal Ufariaia, were evangelical leaders with the South Seas Evangelical Church. Billy, who describes her upbringing as strict, was sent to live with her uncle in the capital, Honiara, in order to receive a better education.

Activism Billy is a longtime activist with various women's groups in the Solomon Islands. Billy also helped establish the Family Support Centre, a secular organization working to combat violence against women and children. She ran again in the 2006 election but again fell short of gaining office. The collection contains her stories "Loke" and "Against My Will."

Personal life In addition to her two daughters with her former husband, Billy has two sons with a former partner.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
Birth century
Nationality
Solomon Islands
Education
Charles Sturt University
Also known as
Afu Lia Billy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Afu Billy?

Solomon Islands women's rights activist

When was Afu Billy born?

Afu Billy was born in 1959 in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.

What is Afu Billy's occupation?

Afu Billy is a women's rights activist, politician and writer.

What nationality is Afu Billy?

Afu Billy's recorded nationality: Solomon Islands.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Afu Billy

· Wikidata: Q109073720

· DBpedia: Afu Billy

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