Vosa Episode 10: LGBTQI Rights

Welcome to Episode 10 of Vosa. This week’s talanoa focuses on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex (LGBTQI) rights, advocacy and acceptance in Pacific communities. LGBTQI is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex. This is a non-exhaustive list of terms, as different cultures, both historically as well as today, have used diverse language to express the wide range of sexual orientations and gender expressions. LGBTQI people are entitled to the enjoyment of all the rights outlined in international, regional and domestic human rights law, however LGBTQI persons continue to face obstacles relating to their rights, including their right to social protection. In this episode I speak to two incredible guests from Fiji and Vanuatu who have made it their life’s work to advocate for LGBTQI rights. We hear from Sulique Waqa, Founder of the Haus of Khameleon, Creative Director and Lifetime Board Member, and Gigi Baxter, Founder of VPride Organisation. As always, I hope you enjoy the episode. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this episode. You can find us on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thanks for tuning in, we look forward to sharing more episodes with you soon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vosapodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vosapodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/vosapodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.