Valery Wichman

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Valery Wichman is an LGBT rights activist from the Cook Islands. She is the former president of the Te Tiare Association, the first association for LGBTQI++ in the Cook Islands, and has been involved with the group since its inception in 2008.[1][2]

Wichman grew up in Rarotonga.[3] She began attending the University of Auckland in 2007.[3]

Career

In 2016 Wichman was admitted to the High Court in New Zealand as a barrister and solicitor.[3]

Wichman works as a solicitor and barrister for the Cook Islands' government, and has worked in the role of Director of Central Policy and Planning.[3]

Activism

Through the Te Tiare Association, Wichman has worked since 2019 to petition the government to repeal the country's laws which criminalises homosexuality.[4]

Honours and recognition

Personal life

References

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