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Taufu’i ‘Ae Valu Naufahu
Youth Steering Committee representative - Oceania
he/him
Taufu’i ‘Ae Valu Naufahu
Oceania representative of the Youth Steering Committee
Taufu’i ‘Ae Valu Naufahu (Fui) (he/him) hails from the heart of Polynesia, the only remaining Monarchy in the Pacific, the Kingdom of Tonga.He is a lawyer by profession and holds the title as the President of the Tonga Leitis Association (TLA).
After his appointment as ILGA Oceania Youth Committee Chair, he realized how important to consider the needs and concerns of the youth of Oceania, to ensure that their voices are heard and well represented at both, national and international levels.
His goal is to secure a safe space and security for the youth of Oceania, and to advocate for their rights regardless of who they are.
Organisation: Tonga Leitis Association (Tonga)