ASEAN SOGIE Caucus

Inclusive and diverse ASEAN

Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024

Published on
27 Feb 2020Posted by
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ASC embarked on a nine-month long strategic planning process. This process which started from November 2018 engaged the different governing bodies of the ASC, its partners, allies, the donor community, and local projects and activists who have worked with ASC from 2016 to 2018. ASC conducted online surveys with partners, networks, members, allies (both LGBTIQ-focused and non-LGBTIQ focused groups who have engaged with ASC), and local groups...

Sharia Law and the Principle of...

Published on
05 Sep 2019Posted by
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This joint publication of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus (ASC) and the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) tackles the issue of sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions (SOGIE) and Islam in the context of Southeast Asia.

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UN renews crucial mandate for protection against...

Published on
13 Jul 2019Posted by
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“This is another historic victory, not only for communities of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, but for humanity as a whole.” (Geneva, July 12, 2019) - In a defining vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert focusing on the protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The resolution was adopted by...

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