Embracing diversity: Pacific pride, culture and inclusivity
Pride Month, for Professor Jioji Ravulo, is more than a celebration – it’s a call to build “inclusive societies that celebrate diversity in all its forms. “It’s about visibility and ensuring that people who
No need for concern: Vanuatu clarifies two-gender law
As Pacific countries grapple with the increasing visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, Vanuatu has proposed a two-gender law. But Vanuatu’s Attorney General (AG), Arnold Kiel Loughman, has
A matter of pride: Ellia runs for the truth
For someone who once doubted whether they belonged on a rugby pitch, Ellia Green has become one of the most fearless voices for inclusion, representation and authenticity. Famously known for winning gold with
Climate change’s invisible toll on LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities in Fiji
“At Daulomani Safe Home, we’re fighting not just the climate but society’s prejudice,” says founder Edwina Biyau, a trans advocate and survivor of homelessness. As Fiji faces the intensifying effects of climate