Description: (Cambodia's First Female Member of the Parliament and First Female Cabinet Minister)
Tong Siv Eng was a pioneering figure in Cambodian politics, making history as the country's initial female Member of Parliament and subsequently serving as its first female minister. She and her husband were influential allies to Cambodian King Sihanouk, and Eng notably edited the publication Woman's Voice. In the aftermath of the political turmoil of the 1970 coup, she departed Cambodia. Her career illustrates her commitment to leadership and championing women's voices in society.