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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT SAMOA 2026 – “At the Heart of Democracy”
DESCRIPTION:🌈 IDAHOBIT SAMOA 2026 🌈\n“At the Heart of Democracy”\nVisibility is democracy. Safety is a right. Community is power. ✊🏽💜\nThis year\, Brown Girl Woke\, Samoa Fa’afafine & Fa’atama Association (SFA)\, ILGA Oceania and OHCHR come together to create a space for talanoa\, storytelling\, learning and community healing through our Know Your Rights work and youth-led media.\nIn Samoa\, democracy must include all of us — especially our fa’afafine\, fa’atama\, queer and marginalized youth whose voices are too often silenced\, mocked or excluded.\nThis is more than an event.\nIt is about identity\, dignity\, protection\, chosen family and creating safer futures for our young people.\nJoin us for:\n✨ Know Your Rights Talanoa\n🎥 Closed Community Screening\n🎤 Youth Voices & Participation\n🌈 Ballroom & Chosen Family Conversations\n📸 Storytelling & Community Media\n📍 BGW Community Space\n📅 Monday 18 May 2026\n🕔 5:00PM – 8:30PM\nThank you to our partners and community who continue to stand for love\, safety and human rights in Samoa. 💜
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-samoa-2026-at-the-heart-of-democracy/
LOCATION:BGW Community Space\, 2nd Floor\, ABM Building\, Apia\, 0000\, Samoa
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SUMMARY:SFA's SPORTS FESTIVAL 2026 - 'Upolu
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again… 🌺 \nYour SFA is back with our annual Sports Festival Activity 2026 in Upolu\, bringing together our fa’afafine and fa’atama community for a day of fun\, connection and celebration. \nAiava ia Pres ma Miss\, showing that strength\, confidence and community spirit go hand in hand 👀 \nHosted in partnership with our core funder: UNDP-Global Fund Western Pacific HIV\, TB and Malaria Programmes\, we aim to do fun water-based sports and friendly competition in a safe and inclusive space for all. From beach volleyball to swimming\, kayaking etc there is exactly absolutely something for everyone to enjoy. \n📅 16 May 2026\n🕘 9:00 AM\n📍 Taumeasina Village \nCome along\, bring your friends and be part of a day that celebrates teamwork\, wellness and community spirit. 😉 \nAlso don’t forget to bring ofu sui\, solo taele etc aemaise se ✈️ you know something for everyone to enjoy..IYKYK 🫠😅 \nFor more information\, contact PC: Gustav on 7228284. \nSee you thereeeee..xo
URL:https://may17.org/event/sfas-sports-festival-2026-upolu/
LOCATION:Taumeasina Villaga – Taumeasina Road Moata’a\, Apia\, Taumeasina Road Moata'a\, Apia\, Apia\, Samoa
CATEGORIES:Sports or well-being activity
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SUMMARY:The Power of Community in Fiji
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of learning\, sharing\, and celebration as we honor IDAHOBIT 2025 with a special screening of O lou taimi nei’ (Your Time is Now) a powerful short documentary capturing a landmark cultural moment in Samoa. \nThis event brings together Brown Girl Woke\, the Samoa Fa’afafine and Faatama Association (SFA)\, and UN Human Rights to spotlight the strength and visibility of Samoa’s LGBTQIA+ and SOGIESC communities. \nAbout the Film:\n‘O lou taimi nei’ documents the birth of Ballroom culture in Samoa—led by a vibrant team from Australia including:\n– Ella Canza\, Miss Samoa Fa’afafine 2024/2025 & Mother of the House of Alexander\n– Eliam Royalness\, Father of the House of Juicy Couture AUS\n– Pisces ‘Pulusi’ Alexander\, House of Alexander  \nThrough immersive workshops and the unforgettable Boom\, Kaisi Ball\, the film offers a joyful and transformative journey of identity\, pride\, and performance. \nBut beyond the runway\, ‘O lou taimi nei’ dives deep—highlighting the importance of allyship\, sisterhood\, and community in building resilience and global queer solidarity\, especially across the Pacific diaspora. \nDress Code: Come as your most radiant self – Ballroom Ready! \nLet’s celebrate IDAHOBIT by honoring courage\, creativity\, and the power of coming together.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-the-power-of-community-in-fiji/
LOCATION:Tanoa International Hotel\, Tanoa Dr\, Nadi\, Viti Levu\, Fiji
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