AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has been appointed the first woman—and first ni-Vanuatu—to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, a historic 40-year milestone for Port Vila and a big signal for women’s leadership across the region. Culture & Identity: A Pride Month Facebook post offering free photo shoots to LGBTQIA+ couples sparked public backlash, with Vanuatu’s Prime Minister’s office discouraging activities seen as clashing with Christian values—raising fresh questions about inclusion, faith, and public dialogue. Youth & Wellbeing: Youth OCEANS’ Pleasurenesia guide argues Pacific-led conversations on pleasure and sexuality are essential for better SRHR outcomes, pointing to high rates of gender-based violence and unequal contraceptive access. Ocean Stewardship: Pacific environment voices gathered in Suva for the State of the Pacific Ocean convening, urging indigenous knowledge and coordinated action to protect the “Blue Pacific.” Community Care: A volunteer prison chaplain in Vanuatu’s region received an Order of Australia honour for long-term humanitarian and women’s prison pastoral work. Maritime Crime Watch: Solomon Islands authorities intercepted a suspected transnational crime-linked vessel, MV Wealth, in Renbel/Honiara operations involving regional partners.
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