Déwé Gorodey
Déwé Gorodey | |
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Gorodey in 2016 | |
| Member of the Government of New Caledonia | |
| In office 2 June 1999 – 14 August 2022 | |
| Vice President of the Government of New Caledonia | |
| In office 5 April 2001 – 7 August 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Léopold Jorédié |
| Succeeded by | Annie Beustes |
| In office 21 August 2007 – 5 June 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Annie Beustes |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Ngaiohni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1949 Ponérihouen, New Caledonia, France |
| Died | 14 August 2022 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer, feminist, politician |
Déwé Gorodey (1 June 1949 – 14 August 2022) was a New Caledonian teacher, writer, feminist and politician. She was active in agitating for independence from France in the 1970s. She published poetry, short stories and novels. From 1999, she was a member of the New Caledonian government, representing the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front. From April 2001 to June 2009, she served almost continuously as Vice President of the Government of New Caledonia.