@LeitisTonga

The Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) was established in 1992 with a focus on improving the rights and celebrating the contribution of Leitis in Tonga.

 Tonga
tongaleiti.org/
Joined July 2018
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Some great photos from our Galaxy Wear event at the #TriPageant2026.
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From #TriPageant2026 photos, these are the best #IslandCreations designs. Congratz to all the designers and contestants.
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Congratulations to all contestants who participated in the #TLATriPageant2026. Here are our winners below. All results are available in our Tri-Pageant App: tri-pageant-tla.replit.app/d…
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👑✨ Introducing our first Tri Pageant 2026 contestant (Miss Galaxy): Jenny Tuitupou 🌺 At 21, Jenny from Talafoʻou proudly represents Miss Ella Artistic Emporium. A passionate TLA member & youth volunteer, she embodies this year’s theme — Guardian of the Earth. #TriPageant2026
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Last Friday, TLA signed with @AustHCTonga under Tala Kei Kapa: Prepare, Respond, Recover — a new AUD $10M, 5‑year humanitarian partnership with 🇦🇺 & 🇹🇴. Together we’ll strengthen disaster resilience & ensure no one is left behind. #TLA #TalaKeiKapa #Inclusion Photo credit: DFAT
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Tonga Leitis Association retweeted
CNS@cns_healthMay 14
#SaherSiddiqui (part of CNS team at @WomenDeliver 2026) writes ✍️ on transgender rights in anti-rights and anti-gender era Insights from: @huab2007 of International Trans Fund, @ssimran1888, @JoleenDeflir of @LeitisTonga & @Shobha1Shukla citizen-news.org/2026/05/tra… #SDG5 #SDG3
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Koe'uhi koe ngaahi fakamatala hala 'oku tukuatu he social media fekau'aki moe HIV 'i Tonga ni, 'oku 'oatu ai e fakamanatu ketau toe mahino'i e founga 'oku mafola ai e vailasi HIV. #WorldAIDSDay #KnowYourStatus #EndHIV #HIVTesting
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🌈✨ Honoured to join the inaugural Franco-Oceania LGBT+ Alliance in Tahiti with VP Hon. Minarii Chantal Galenon-Taupua. A milestone for Pacific Francophone cooperation advancing equality & human rights. 🌍💪 Proudly represented by Joey Joleen Mataele. #ALFO #LGBTIQ #PacificUnity
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🧡✊ Day 1 of Tonga’s #DisabilityForum (2 Dec) during #16DaysOfActivism tackled barriers in health & justice for people with disabilities. Discussions made on solutions to build inclusive systems that protect rights & dignity. Thanks to LATA for coordinating this forum. #TLA
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🌍❤️ Today we stood together for #WorldAIDSDay with FREE HIV screening in Tonga. 🤝 Huge thanks to Ministry of Health & Tonga Family Health Association for strong partnership. #TongaLeitisAssociation #KnowYourStatus #EndHIV #CommunityStrength
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#WorldAIDSDay2025 in Tonga 🌈✊ TLA joins @MOHTonga & @TfhaTonga to mark this year’s theme: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response. 📍 Digicel Square 🕘 9am–3pm ✅ Free HIV screening & testing Your health matters. Know your status. Protect our community. #HIV
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🌍 #16DaysOfActivism in Tonga-TLA proudly joined TWICT for the Family Awareness Program on Digital Safety at Queen Salote Memorial Hall. 💻 Empowering families • Raising awareness • Standing for safety & inclusion. Grateful to all who joined. #EndDigitalViolence
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📢 #16DaysOfActivism launch in Tonga 🌍🌈 On Nov 25, TLA’s Executive Director Joey Joleen Mataele proudly served as MC at the opening ceremony. Theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls ✊ Together we advocate for a safer, inclusive world. 💪#Inclusion
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Final Day of #16DaysOfActivism in Tonga 🌈✊ TLA proudly completed our Community Empowerment Workshops, diving into Gender-Based Violence, intersectionality. Mutual learning, strong voices, and community resilience. Thanks to @PacWomenLead for the support! #Inclusion
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Day 1 of #16DaysOfActivism in Tonga 🌈 Despite heavy rain & patrol crisis, TLA proudly completed our Community Empowerment Workshop! Topics: Intersectionality • SOGIESC • “Buying Privileges” 💡 Tomorrow: GBV + Talanoa on intersectionality in leadership. ✊ #Justice #Inclusion
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Tonga Leitis Association retweeted
UNAIDS Global
@UNAIDS30 Nov 2025
➡️Over 40M people are living with HIV globally​ ➡️10M people are waiting for HIV treatment​ ➡️1.3M people acquired HIV in 2024​ This can and must change!​ Leaders must reaffirm their commitment to end AIDS and support countries & communities through this challenging time.

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🏐🇹🇴 Proud of the Tonga National Men’s Netball Team for completing their campaign in Fiji! No trophy, but they won the heart of the tournament with grit, grace, and pride. Malo #TLA, #TNA, and all the sponsors for backing this historic journey. #MenNetball #NetballWithHeart
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🌈 TLA just wrapped a transformative 2-day SOGIESC workshop in ʻEua 5-6 Aug— amplifying voices, deepening understanding, and building bridges. Awareness is the first step toward inclusion. Malo ʻaupito to all who showed up and @PacWomenLead for supporting our work. #SOGIESC #TLA
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Thrilled to announce @TongaNetball & @LeitisTonga are partnering again to send our National Men's Netball team to represent Tonga in Fiji. This collaboration champions inclusive sports. Join us in wishing the best to Tonga's team. #MenInNetball #Tonga #InclusiveSports
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From our hearts to your screens! 📺 Four amazing TLA Lifeskills floral program participants shared on TV Tonga their experiences and how their new skills are blossoming into real-life impact. Truly inspiring! Thanking @AustHCTonga and its people for their support. #TLA
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