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Climate Justice Is Human Rights Justice: Reflections from the Australia Pacific Youth Climate Dialogue
By: Alipate Natoba, Executive Associate Beyond Environmental Protection: A Human Rights Approach to Climate Change Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the Pacific, threatening not only our land, oceans, and livelihoods but also the fundamental human rights of our communities. For Pacific Island nations such as Fiji, the climate crisis…
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Building Inclusive Futures: Lessons from Shalu Singh
Shalu Singh, an Indo-Fijian transgender woman in Nadi, embodies true community leadership through empathy and commitment to inclusivity. She addresses the challenges faced by gender-diverse individuals, advocating for accessible healthcare, economic opportunities, and safe spaces. Shalu emphasizes the importance of representation and collaboration, inspiring future generations to embrace their identities and dreams.
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Innovative Health Services for Fijian Communities
Reflecting on recent discussions at the community-led model clinic session hosted in Thailand, the potential for adapting similar health service models in Fiji is both timely and essential. The Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) stands alongside our key collaborators—Rainbow Pride Foundation (RPF) and Fiji Network Plus (FJN+)—in recognizing the clear need for health services…
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Community-Led Innovations in HIV Care: Insights from Fiji
The inaugural Pacific HIV Symposium 2026, attended by key advocates and leaders, focused on community-led responses to the region’s increasing HIV diagnoses. Emphasizing human rights and interconnectivity, discussions covered innovations in prevention, clinical guidelines, and the necessity of sustainable funding. The event aimed to shape future health strategies in the Pacific.
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Identity, Community, and the Power of Safe Spaces
When a person completes a stay in formal psychiatric care, discharge ought to mark the beginning of sustainable recovery, restoration, and dignity. Yet for far too many individuals—particularly trans women, gender-diverse individuals, and members of the VST+ community—stepping beyond the hospital gates means stepping into an environment of silence, immediate family rejection, and profound…
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Unmasking Lateral Violence: Why Internal Transphobia Threatens Our Ecosystem of Healing
By Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) Published as a key outcome and reflecting the collective truths shared at the National VST+ Navigators Forum in Colo-i-Suva. During the National VST+ Navigators Forum, community leaders, elders, and grassroots navigators gathered in the serene surroundings of Colo-i-Suva under a shared, vital mandate: Strengthening the VST+ Ecosystem of…
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Community Spotlight: Mama Sam and the Healing Sanctuary of Cattaliya
In the heart of Rakiraki, a powerful movement of resilience, love, and transformation is quietly rewriting the narrative for the region’s most vulnerable. At the center of this movement is Sam Tuilevukana—affectionately known as Mama Sam—the founder of Cattaliya, a dedicated vakasa and trans group. Cattaliya isn’t just an organization; it is a community…
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Navigating Our Healing: Launching “Project SAUTU: Strengthening the Ecosystem of Healing” and Fiji’s First National VST+ Baseline Survey
We are thrilled to share a monumental milestone in our journey toward collective liberation, dignity, and sovereignty for transgender and gender-diverse people across Fiji. On June 26th and 27th, 2026, the Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) officially convened The National VST+ Feminist Navigators Forum at the Rainforest Eco Lodge. This historic gathering was a…
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Thinking in Decades, Not Election Cycles: What the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue Missed About Our Marginalised Communities
By: Ratu Eroni Ledua Dina (TAAG CEO) Date: June 09-19, 2026 From June 9th to 10th, I had the privilege of attending the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue 2026, hosted by Dialogue Fiji at the historic Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The room was buzzing with the promise of its theme: “Reshaping Our…
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Amplifying Diverse Voices: TAAG at the Pre-COP31 Pacific Youth Talanoa
On June 2, 2026, the Trans Affirmative Action Guild (TAAG) launched the Pre-COP31 Pacific Youth Talanoa Series, uniting over 100 young leaders to prioritize youth voices in climate dialogue. Key topics included climate resilience, inclusive governance, and social equity, aiming for an intersectional approach to climate justice. TAAG emphasizes the necessity of equitable climate…