Rose Pihei never planned to become a politician, but the Bougainville Conflict changed everything.

When the Bougainville conflict erupted in 1988, Rose Pihei was living away from her village on the south of the island.After the crisis – which led to killed 20000 people and saw many more displaced – Rose saw the crucial role women played in rebuilding their communities.Inspired to create lasting change, she co-founded the Bougainville Women's Federation, empowering women and fostering peace in the region.Rose speaks to Natasha Meten on Sistas Let's Talk about the future for women in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.