Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him)

Blak humanitarian , Curator and Oceanic artist - interested in global health + public policy + indigenous affairs. Views are my own. 🦅

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

#pngtwitter
I caught the big COVID 3 weeks ago; spent my birthday & 13 other days in quarantine BUT I finally got to sit down and record with my med buddy Unni for his podcast, The Global Health Advocate
massive chat about colonialism, blak representation and doctoring in #PNG

[Him Hardashian @JackNetzlerII]

Not the Europeans asking why there’s so much “church” here at PreCOP lol ummm…..yall brought it over??

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

How can we fight structural hate? 🗣️

Our Ambassador @lavaukwalam sees hate for what it really is: destructive, divisive, and deeply rooted in long-standing systems of exclusion and oppression.

In the final part of our #OYW25 Louder Than Hate series, we hear the devastating impact of structural hate on Indigenous communities across the world.

Lavau is taking action. Through Archive Ples 📜, he supports young Indigenous people in preserving their histories — proving that identity, memory, and community are acts of resistance.

This is where we leave the series, but not the story. Dialogue is a bridge to understanding and a starting point for real change. 🌍💙

So let’s get talking. How are you being louder than hate? 💬

#OneYoungWorld #OYW #Indigenous #AntiHate #Connection #YoungLeader

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

As #AANHPI Heritage Month continues, representation matters now more than ever.

Glad to be able to lend my voice to these important conversations as we work towards a collective good in the Pacific Islands. 🖤

[ASPI USA @USA_ASPI]

Thank you to the Pacific Island Ambassadors to the US, @AusintheUS, @NZembassyUS, and all attendees from industry, government and academia who participated in our discussion on facilitating private investment for sustainable, secure development in Pacific Island states!

[ASPI USA @USA_ASPI]

Thank you to the Pacific Island Ambassadors to the US, @AusintheUS, @NZembassyUS, and all attendees from industry, government and academia who participated in our discussion on facilitating private investment for sustainable, secure development in Pacific Island states!

[RACGP @RACGP]

Dr Ishani Kaluthotage, the recipient of the Rural Registrar of the Year Award on #ruralgeneralpractice in Australia.
#racgpawards #racgp

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

Super stoked to be building @OneYoungWorld ‘s first Indigenous Advisory Council to ensure indigenous voices are centered at the decision making table.

#papuanewguinea #indigenous

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

Indigenous communities are reclaiming their narratives, and this is why it’s important. ⬇️

Learn more about storytelling's importance for Indigenous communities by watching the full discussion with @miafilohivalu, @lavaukwalam, and Elias Rees: https://t.co/dT7lKslIDB

Find out more about the exciting launch of the One Young World Indigenous Council, our initiative to amplify Indigenous voices: https://t.co/uN8pFnMx0R

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

Indigenous communities are reclaiming their narratives, and this is why it’s important. ⬇️

Learn more about storytelling's importance for Indigenous communities by watching the full discussion with @miafilohivalu, @lavaukwalam, and Elias Rees: https://t.co/dT7lKslIDB

Find out more about the exciting launch of the One Young World Indigenous Council, our initiative to amplify Indigenous voices: https://t.co/uN8pFnMx0R

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

We urge our Global Community to do what you can to support the Reporters Without Borders @RSF_inter @RSF_en campaign to secure the release of our Ambassador Mortaza Behboudi. Mortaza is a respected journalist who has been detained by the Taliban since January this year. We send solidarity to Mortaza and those working with the Taliban to bring Mortaza home safely. #FreeMortaza https://t.co/yfPgc9HSrP

[Tania BALE @TaniaNugent]

@niugini_girl Fixed it

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

@kera_doa @BBCNews @chloebross

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

@kateclaytn @anuapw the BeReal. made the twitter world!!!!

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

Friendly reminder, that there is more to the Pacific than hula dances… #AAPIHeritageMonth

[Sakshi Venkatraman @sakshi_saroja]

People with roots in current/former British colonies — how do you feel about the upcoming coronation? I want to hear from you for an @NBCNews article. DM me! #journorequest

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

@kateclaytn Honored to have known this months in advance! See you soon besty!

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

Reminder that our people are resilient because we have had to be. #AnzacDay2023

[ABC Pacific @ABCPacific]

🏋️‍♀️ "My ultimate dream for the Olympics game is to finish up as a podium athlete, gold will be an extra.” Weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana wants to go all the way!

📺 Watch That Pacific Sports Show every Wednesday 🇵🇬 6pm / 🇫🇯 8pm only on ABC Australia
👉 https://t.co/mLQ6UGr3zG

[Wendy Mocke @WendyMocke]

rich melodies, her ability to cross musical genres & break boundaries as a female PNG musician is iconic. Ngaiire stays true to who she is as a PNGean yet continues to redefine what that means aristically. We can't talk about contemporary PNG music without mentioning @NGAIIRE 2/2

[Wendy Mocke @WendyMocke]

Papua New Guinea this is your annual reminder that @NGAIIRE is a NATIONAL TREASURE 🇵🇬 We don't show her enough love so let me give this sis her flowers! 💐Her music really speaks to a new generation of PNG music in what we can sound, look and feel like. Her soaring vocals, 1/2

[Dr Lavau Kwalam (he/him) @lavaukwalam]

@GordonPeake See you soon mate!