Vosa

In this episode, each of our guests has a story to share about how families and communities found ways to stay connected and how we might take some of that learning with us into the future. We hear from: Jeffry Feeger of Papua New Guinea, Ann Singeo of Palau, Dr Fotu Fisi'iahi of Tonga, and Epeli Tuibeqa of Fiji. 

You can find out more about our guests here:

JEFFRY FEEGER'S ART

https://www.facebook.com/jeffryfeegerart

EBIIL SOCIETY OF PALAU

https://www.ebiilsociety.org/

EPELI TUIBEQA 

https://www.facebook.com/kuivitipacificfj/

https://www.instagram.com/kuiviti_pacific/?hl=en

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In this episode of Vosa we speak with some of the Pacific's most spirited changemakers. Our young people. 'Ana Malia Falemaka of Tonga, Yasmin Poole of Australia, Nelson Kokoa of PNG and Elizabeth Kite of Tonga share with us their vision for their communities in 2035 and what they think it will take to get us there. 

Young people from all over the world are taking their voices to the World Bank Group Youth Summit on 26-27 of May and you can join them virtually by registering via the link provided below. 

TALITHA PROJECT

https://www.facebook.com/TalithaProjectTonga/ 

https://www.instagram.com/talithatonga/

TAKE THE LEAD TONGA

https://www.facebook.com/TakeTheLeadTonga/

https://www.instagram.com/takethelead_tonga/?hl=en

https://www.taketheleadtonga.org/ 

THE VOICE INC PNG

https://www.thevoicepng.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/CleanGenerationCampaign/ 

https://www.instagram.com/thevoiceinc/ 

https://twitter.com/thevoiceincpng 

WORLD BANK GROUP YOUTH SUMMIT

https://wbgyouthsummit.wufoo.com/forms/s1ikdovf04zpqml/

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This episode is about the hustle. We speak with Pacific women entrepreneurs and business founders who share their experiences of starting something new, stepping into uncertainty, choosing a path less travelled and reflecting on what it has taken for their ventures to survive the ups and downs of business, including the pandemic.

VOSA speaks with Shelley Burich of Samoa, Vani Nades of Papua New Guinea, and Kitiana Chute of Fiji.

EmStret Holdings Limited - https://www.facebook.com/emstret

Vaoala Vanilla - https://www.facebook.com/vaoalavanilla/

LeaderHive Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/LeaderHive-Coaching-100133955123397/

Pacific Trade Invest - https://pacifictradeinvest.com/ 

The World Bank Pacific - https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/pacificislands

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This episode, we celebrate International Women’s Day, encouraging conversations across generations, across the ocean, across different stages of life and careers. VOSA speaks with Rhea Moss-Christian of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Vinzealhar Nen of Papua New Guinea.

For more on how the World Bank in the Pacific is marking International Women's Day 2022, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/worldbankpacific/

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In this episode of Vosa, we share voices from our oceanic region, reminding us of our connection to the ocean and all the ways in which Pacific people are working to protect and preserve it.

Guests this episode include: Masio Nadung of PNG, Mathew Chigiyal of the Federated States of Micronesia, Dr Katy Soapi of Solomon Islands, Dr Frances Koya-Vaka'uta of Fiji, Kalena Kattil-deBrum of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Alisi Rabukawaqa of Fiji, Kalani Reyes of the Marianas, and Pacific leaders voicing the Declaration on the Preservation of Maritime Boundaries in the Face of Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise.  

PACIFIC VOICES - MANA MOANAhttps://www.manamoana.co.nz/pacificvoices/

PACIFIC LEADERS DECLARATION ON PRESERVING MARITIME ZONES IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED SEA-LEVEL RISEhttps://www.forumsec.org/2021/08/11/declaration-on-preserving-maritime-zones-in-the-face-of-climate-change-related-sea-level-rise/

PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT - COP26 SEA LEVEL RISE DECLARATIONhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4tj0I2LruI

CELEBRATING THE 20TH MARITIME BOUNDARIES SESSIONhttps://www.spc.int/updates/news/speeches/2021/11/celebrating-the-20th-maritime-boundaries-session 

REIMAANLOK - THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY-LED OCEAN CONSERVATION IN MARSHALL ISLANDShttps://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2021/11/17/-reimaanlok-the-future-of-community-led-ocean-conservation-in-marshall-islands

DEEP PACIFIC PODCAST - DEEP DIVES INTO PACIFIC ISSUEShttp://deeppacific.org/

WORLD BANKhttps://blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/sea-level-rise-legal-implications-island-states

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/10/05/legal-implications-of-sea-level-rise-for-small-island-states-explored-in-new-world-bank-study

SPC - THE PACIFIC WAY PODCASThttps://www.spc.int/taxonomy/term/1547

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Vosa hears Pacific perspectives on parenthood, its joys and challenges, and the various ways in which parents are nurturing their children in a changing world. Listeners and guests reflect on their dreams for their children.

This episode's guests include: Reverend James Bhagwan of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Solomon Islands journalist Georgina Kekea, community educator Latu To'omaga, and Guilaine Nauni and Irene Abbock rejoin us from Vanuatu.

LATU TO'OMAGA: https://www.latu.ninja/about 

WORLD BANK - HUMAN CAPITAL IN THE PACIFIC AND PAPUA NEW GUINEAhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/11/07/human-capital-in-the-pacific-islands-and-papua-new-guinea

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Vosa discusses sex and relationships in its second episode of season two. Host Mere Nailatikau hears from a diverse group of guests on this topic: including UNAIDS Pacific Country Director Renata Ram, teen sexual health program director Todd Mulroy of the Marshall Islands, trained counsellor and sexual health advocate Jana Ali-Traill of Fiji, and Irene Abbock and Guilaine Nauni of feminist NGO Sista in Vanuatu.

For additional resources and information on sex and relationships:

UNAIDS Pacific & UNAIDS Asia Pacific
https://unaids-ap.org
https://www.facebook.com/UNAIDSPacific

IPPF Asia & Pacific: https://www.ippfeseaor.org

Ministry of Health & Medical Services, Fiji:
https://www.health.gov.fj/hivaids/

Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic, Fiji:
https://www.facebook.com/Sexual-Reproductive-Health-Clinic-2226438981006260

Youth to Youth in Health - Marshall Islands
https://www.facebook.com/rmiy2y

Sista, Vanuatu
Phone: +678 538 3559
Email: [email protected] 
https://www.facebook.com/sistavanuatu
https://www.instagram.com/sista_vanuatu/

Vanuatu Women's Centre: 151

Medical Services Pacific (SRHR and counselling)
1325 (Child Help Line - toll free 24/7)
Clinic Numbers
Suva: 4502907
Lautoka: 6660595
Labasa: 8811308
Email: [email protected]

Reproductive and Family Health Association of Fiji - RFHAF (SRHR and counselling)
Number: 2929549 / 3306175

Lifeline Fiji (Counselling)
Short code toll free - 1543

Empower Pacific (Counselling)
Short Code - 5626

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre - FWCC (Counselling)
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1560
Counselling Line (24 hours) - 3313 300 / 9209470

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Vosa is back for season two and this first episode celebrates Pacific creativity. Host Mere Nailatikau speaks to filmmaker Meli Tuqota, singer songwriter Mia Kami, poet Craig Santos Perez, and designer and fashion entrepreneur Annette Sete. Explore more from each of these amazing talents via the links below:

Meli Toqota

Website: https://tuqota.com/ 

Soli Bula Film: @solibulafilm (Twitter, IG), https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1898983058/soli-bula-an-indigenous-animated-short-film

Mia Kami

https://linktr.ee/miakami 

Craig Santos Perez

http://craigsantosperez.com/

Annette Sete

Lavagirl: https://www.facebook.com/Lavagirlltd/

Maku Gifts: https://www.facebook.com/makugifts/ 

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We're excited to announce that season 2 of Vosa is launching on Friday 26 November with new host Mere Nailatikau. We have so many great stories to share over the coming months so please keep an eye out for new shows each fortnight. 

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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.

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