Call for Action to Support Global Call for a UN...

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11 Jun 2016Posted by
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ASEAN SOGIE Caucus is urging the human rights advocates in Asia to join the call for action to support the UN Human Rights Council Resolution to establish a UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). We believe that the task of the expert will bring greater attention on the violation of human rights based on SOGI.

Toward an ASEAN that Values the Wellbeing of All...

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17 May 2016Posted by
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The ASEAN SOGIE Caucus joins the LGBTIQ community as we celebrate this year’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) this 17th of May. In parallel with 2016’s global focus issue, Mental Health and Wellbeing, ASC expresses its full support for the promotion of the overall welfare of LGBTIQ in the Southeast Asian region. With its diverse nations and cultures, LGBTIQ in Southeast Asia have a wide variety of...

Joint Statement on the Deteriorating Situation...

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14 Mar 2016Posted by
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We, civil society organizations and human rights defenders, express deep concern about the recent deteriorating situation faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ) community in Indonesia. We express grave disappointment over the Indonesian government’s lack of political will to put a stop to the wave of discriminatory statements and attacks against LGBTIQ persons, and its failure to ensure their safety and...