Cita Morei: A Nuclear Free Constitution

From 1996: 

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 ‘The Republic of Palau, a tiny Pacific Island nation of 15,122 people, is situated 3,000 miles west of Hawaii and 800 miles east of Mindanao in the Philippines. Palau’s archipelago is known for its unique coral reef environment recognised by experts as the number one underwater Wonder of the World.

Palau is an ancient matrilineal culture where women traditionally select the chief. When a western form of government was introduced women lost their traditional right to participate in political decision making. But when the United States wanted to establish a military base with nuclear weapons on the island, women’s strength was required to stop them. Three decades ago when we were told by the US to write our own constitution we were overjoyed. Finally, after 200 years of colonialism, this was our chance as people to define and charter our future. Thus, the Nuclear Free Constitution was conceived and created by our leaders for us. The Nuclear Free Constitution was a ray of hope to protect our small population and our small fragile environment, and it was our contribution to a healthy world.

Cita is a Social Studies teacher, and a Community Organiser for Otil, a Beluad Women’s Centre. She is also a Petitioner on behalf of a Beluad Women’s Group at the United Nations Trusteeship Council meeting in 1990."

Since 1996:

Cita Morei continues her activism for women's liberation and nuclear disarmament, and has written two books on these topics.