It has been a tradition of ASC to celebrate wins, however small or large they may be. We take stock of the hard work, resilience, and commitment we put into our advocacy in pushing forward the agenda of equitable inclusion to ensure that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristic (SOGIESC) will be given the opportunity to reach for their dreams to live a life with dignity.

As we reflect on our journey at ASC, it’s essential to recognize both the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead in our commitment to sustainability in the region. We face head on the challenges of the ever-limiting space for LGBTIQ rights and how environmental, socio- political, and economic constraints have further compounded issues of exclusion and vulnerability.