Closing plenary and poroporoaki

The "Closing Plenary - Proud 2016" event, recorded at the University of Otago Wellington School of Medicine, features contributions from Aych McArdle, Elizabeth Kerekere, Richard Tankersley, and Rosslyn Noonan. It encapsulates the culmination of a significant gathering that focused on sharing, learning, and proposing action within the rainbow communities, particularly addressing the challenges and achievements of the 2010s. The session was not just a roundup of the preceding workshops, but a platform for crystallizing recommendations for future initiatives and a celebration of the diverse experiences and knowledge within the community.

The session commenced with the acknowledgment of the privilege and honor of witnessing the convergence of various ages and backgrounds throughout the event. With a plethora of workshops to choose from, participants shared insights and recommendations, emphasizing the importance of fostering stronger community ties, supporting one another, and recognizing the ongoing work needed in numerous facets of rainbow life. A strict timekeeper ensured the session remained efficient, with feedback from each workshop limited to two minutes.

The discussions spanned a wide array of topics, from health care for rainbow communities to sexual orientation and gender identity educational efforts. Highlights included calls for inclusive language reflecting the community's diversity, advocating for LGBTIQ considerations in refugee policy, and the historic importance of discussions on intersex issues. Workshops addressed methods for strengthening allyship, the recognition of intersect diversity, education for media and healthcare professionals about intersect, and challenges surrounding fertility and adoption support within the rainbow community.

The convening of the Pacific Human Rights Conference outcomes was touched upon, underscoring the need for technical expertise in designing proposals for project funding. Moreover, there were discussions on creating safe schooling environments, with recommendations focusing on advocating for LBGTIQ inclusivity in disaster response and policy frameworks.

In the spirit of wrapping up, the group undertook a cultural farewell procedure known as the poroporoaki, led by Richard Tankersley and Elizabeth Kerekere. Acknowledging the rich knowledge and warmth of hospitality extended, the process involved paying respects and initiating the farewell – a fitting reflection of the inclusive and sharing spirit encapsulated by the simultaneous diversity and unity among the attendees.

Overall, the "Closing Plenary - Proud 2016" was a gathering that showcased the cumulative wisdom, the acknowledgment of progress made, and the potential pathways for continued advocacy and support within the rainbow communities on a local and international scale. The session provided a forum for dynamic interchange, collective reflection, and the establishment of actionable steps for advancing the cause of equality, diversity, and inclusivity.

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Aych McArdle Elizabeth Kerekere Richard Tankersley Rosslyn Noonan

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