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[RECAP] Reimagining Our Future
Trans and Gender Diverse Peoples Convening: Southeast Asia
From 19-23 September 2022, APTN held a regional convening in Bangkok, Thailand for trans human rights defenders and community-based organisations from South East Asia. The convening aimed to assess the state of the trans movement and advocacy, particularly in areas such as access to health, legal gender recognition, combating hate crimes and conversion therapy practices. Over the course of five days, APTN with the help of partners mapped out the threats and advocacy opportunities for the trans movement in the subregion. At the same time, the Southeast Asia convening informed APTN of the specific capacity needs, threats and advocacy opportunities identified by the communities.
After over 2 years, we are very delighted to have welcomed over 60 trans and gender-diverse guests from 10 countries in Southeast Asia. Over five days of convening, we shared amazing ideas, thoughts, information, memories and friendships.
Let's read the recap of our event!
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[WORKSHOP] COMMUNITY-LED MONITORING – STRENGTHENING THE LEADERSHIP OF REGIONAL NETWORKS OF KEY POPULATIONS
On 27-29 September 2022, Regional Networks of Key Populations and People Living with HIV from Asia and the Pacific and UNAIDS Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific are organizing a regional workshop to foster cross-learning of good practices on CLM and to facilitate a discussion to increase buy-in and support for Community-led monitoring (CLM) from different stakeholders. READ MORE→
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NEW PUBLICATION
Peer-led Study on the Rights and Social Experiences of Trans and Gender Diverse People in: Papua New Guinea
A peer-led study on trans rights and transphobic violence was conducted in Fiji, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea (PNG). The key objective is to develop the applied knowledge and research skills of national transgender organizations to help them conduct peer-led research that reflects the lived experiences of their communities and amplifies their voices by building an evidence base for advocacy in PNG.
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NEW PUBLICATION
Peer-led Study on the Rights and Social Experiences of Trans and Gender Diverse People in: Samoa
The fa’afafifine community in Samoa takes pride in their cultural identity, as they were generally known as heirs and benefificiaries to customary land and matai titles in fa’asamoa or Samoan culture. In spite of that position in society, they continue to encounter discrimination and stigma. One of the reasons for this thoroughly researched publication is to note and analyse all forms of violence and discrimination against fa’afafine and fa’atama and their lived experiences. My Girls Club was a core part of this research.
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[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] CIPE SOUTHEAST ASIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS ADVANCING ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS
Submission deadline: 1st of November 2022
Marginalized populations are uniquely impacted by political risk factors in the region and bear the brunt of crises while low workforce participation rates in the informal economy increase the vulnerability of LGBTQI+ individuals. The long-term goal of this initial grant offering is to advance inclusive and equitable access to economic opportunities across the region. LEARN MORE→
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[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION GRANTS CALL 2022-2023
Submission deadline: 1st of November 2022
Commonwealth Foundation’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026 is strongly linked to the Commonwealth Charter and its values and aspirations, and it identifies three thematic areas of focus: Health, Environment and Climate Change, and Freedom of Expression. Applications for the 2022-2023 grants call open at 1 pm GMT on Thursday 29 September. LEARN MORE→
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INDONESIA - Inauguration Night of Miss Transchool 2022 by Sanggar Swara
This inauguration is such a special event for trans women in Indonesia, it celebrates the winners of Miss Transchool 2022, a program focused on alternative education for personal development through the perspective of human rights, gender equality, and sexual health for trans women.
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GLOBAL - INTERNATIONAL SAFE ABORTION DAY
Trans men, non-binary and gender non-conforming people need access to abortion care too. We stand for safe, legal, accessible and affordable reproductive healthcare as we all deserve bodily autonomy.
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SYDNEY - Sydney World Pride 2023
WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ festival that has been staged since 2000, with cities competing to host the event. The right to host it is licensed by InterPride which has representatives from nearly every Pride organisation around the world. Sydney was chosen by InterPride members to be the host of WorldPride in 2023, marking the first time a city in the southern hemisphere had been chosen.
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ASIA - ILGA Asia Queer Arts Festival
On the #ILGAAsia2022 Conference, ILGA is holding the first ever ILGA Asia Queer Arts Festival #IAQAF, featuring queer art and culture from across the Asian region!
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