About Helen Hakena
Born 1955. Helen Hakena is a politician.
Helen Samu Hakena (née Gogohe, born 13 September 1955) is an organiser and campaigner for peace and women's rights from Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. In 1992 she co-founded the Leitana Nehan Women's Development Agency to help restore peace to the island. The organisation contributes humanitarian assistance, provides education programs on peace, gender issues and community development, and advocates for women's and children's rights. In 2000 the agency's work was recognised with a United Nations’ Millennium Peace Prize, and a Pacific Peace Prize in 2004.
Hakena is also a member of the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development.
Publications
NGOs and Post-Conflict Recovery: The Leitana Nehan Women’s Development Agency, Bougainville, co-edited with Peter Ninnes and Bert Jenkins (2006), ANU Press
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Who is Helen Hakena?
Papua New Guinean activist
When was Helen Hakena born?
Helen Hakena was born on 13 September 1955.
What is Helen Hakena's occupation?
Helen Hakena is a politician.
What nationality is Helen Hakena?
Helen Hakena's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.
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