Co-authored by Noelene Nabulivou and Kris Prasad, “Many petals, one whole bloom: Strengthening SOGIESC inclusion in the Pacific” is a 2026 rights-based guidance publication by Pacific Women Lead designed to improve gender equality and inclusion for people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) across Pacific Island communities.

This guidance resource is a transformative approach to gender equality requires addressing all forms of inequality. By intentionally including Pacific Islanders of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), gender programming can create safer, more responsive systems and policies that benefit everyone.

The resource is shaped through a collaborative, Pacific-led process – providing practical, rights-based guidance for partners working toward SOGIESC-inclusive programs.

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