ASEAN SOGIE Caucus
Inclusive and diverse ASEAN
ASEAN SOGIE Caucus
Inclusive and diverse ASEAN
Inclusive and diverse ASEAN
Inclusive and diverse ASEAN
The ASEAN SOGIE Caucus (ASC) is a network of human rights activists from Southeast Asia. The ASC works for the inclusion of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in the mandate of human rights duty bearers in the ASEAN region. The ASC works for the promotion and protection of the human rights of all persons regardless of SOGIESC in the Southeast Asian region.
ASC is legally registered as a non-stock and non-profit organization in the Philippine under the name Southeast Asia Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Caucus (ASC), Inc.
The organization is in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2021.
"A SOGIESC-inclusive ASEAN community"
The ASC advocates for the human rights of all persons regardless of SOGIESC to be respected, protected, promoted, and fulfilled in Southeast Asia.
Adoption and implementation of SOGIESC-inclusive regional frameworks and plans of action in all ASEAN human rights mechanisms.
Inclusion of SOGIESC in domestic laws, policies, and programs in Southeast Asian countries.
Empowerment of LGBTIQ civil society to engage state and non-state actors to adhere to human rights standards.
We raise awareness about the rights of persons of diverse SOGIESC.
We advocate for the integration of the rights of persons of diverse SOGIESC into national and regional governmental bodies and policies.
We expand spaces for leadership of Southeast Asian LGBTIQ human rights defenders within human rights networks and bodies.
We build and enhance capacity and knowledge of human rights defenders in promoting and protecting the rights of persons of diverse SOGIESC.
ASC received generous support from like minded organizations and institutions. These include:
UNDP Being LGBTI in Asia Program
Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Rights
Inclusive and diverse ASEAN
Legally Registered in the Philippines as Southeast Asia Sexual Orientation,
Gender Identity and Expression Caucus (ASC), Inc. The organization is in
Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC since 2021.
Quezon City, Philippines
Email: communications@aseansogiecaucus.org
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