Emily Felicity Tuhi-Ao Bailey's Bio

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Location: Wellington
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Bio:

Emily Bailey is an ecology and geography graduate of Wellington, New Zealand. A member of the Maori tribe, she has been working with and managing the Wellington Rainforest Action Group and local activists' Wellington Peace and Environment Center since 1999. She helped initiate and organize a variety of projects: a 'Reclaim the Streets' demonstration, inner-city community gardens, anti-roading demonstrations, anti-logging campaigns, an anti-genetic engineering march and peace demonstrations. Emily recently founded Harakeke, a direct action eco-collective campaigning on wide environmental issues. She is also working on a major documentary film that encompasses the explanation of global natural processes, social and ecological problems and their underlying causes, and, most importantly, current global ideas and projects that can solve these problems.

"I now know that I am not alone in my feelings about peace, justice and equality. I am not alone in my commitment to dedicate my life to building a better future. I have been introduced to and shared stories with an amazing group of people that accepted me for who I am, even when I find it difficult to accept myself."