Equal Asia Foundation (Stichting EqualA Foundation)

Today on our #foundationday we celebrate our people who bring their full selves to the work they do. Our interns, volunteers, staff, consultants, board and advisors bring a unique POV that strengthens the LGBTIQ+ movement in Asia and propels it forward.

Are you passionate about human rights and committed to advancing the rights of trans and gender-diverse communities in the Asia Pacific region? If diving into research on trans lives and experiences is something that you're interested in doing, we are looking for a dedicated Human Rights Research and Advocacy Officer to join our team! Find out more here: bit.ly/4io4Wvb #APTNOpporunities #Advocacy #HumanRights

We're #hiring a new Livelihood Co-ordinator (Bangkok / Pattaya) in Bangkok, Bangkok City. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Equal Asia Foundation and disability activists and allies at ILGA World’s disability pre-conference found solidarity and strength in each other. A shared vision united them for an ILGA that embodies radical disability inclusion. This statement calls for an ILGA that integrates disability justice as a core principle, recognises and respects intersectional identities, and commits to creating fully accessible spaces and practices. The activists outlined a framework with four key pillars for action: - Institutional Commitment and Policy Reform – Develop a disability inclusion policy, form a Disability Justice Task Force, and ensure anti-ableism training for all members. - Accessibility Standards – Establish comprehensive accessibility guidelines for events, make all communications accessible, and create a dedicated budget for accommodations. - Disabled Leadership and Representation – Prioritize disabled voices in leadership, create mentorship opportunities, and promote disabled narratives within ILGA. - Support for Grassroots Activists – Establish funding for disabled-led grassroots projects, facilitate regional peer networks, and build alliances with disability rights organisations. This call to action urges ILGA members to join in building an organisation that honours disability as integral to the LGBTIQ+ movement, ensuring that ILGA becomes a home for everyone. https://lnkd.in/gANu3DUU

UNHCR in Thailand works in collaboration and partnership with independent non-governmental and non-profit organisations that offer services and support to asylum seekers and refugees in different areas. Refugee Rights Litigation Project (RRLP) RRLP offers legal support on: Bail Process and Detention, National Screening Mechanism, Civil Registration, other protection matters. Telephone (during working hours, 9:00-17:00, Monday-Friday and for afterhours emergencies): 📞 (+66) 061 – 020 – 2280 Email: rrlp@peace-rights.org Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM https://lnkd.in/dWks6isK

We are launching Community Business' 5th LGBTQ+ Mentoring Programme in Asia for 2025 and we need YOU to make this happen in either ways: 1) Apply as a mentor/mentee. 2) Share this to your network to reach people who will benefit from it. 3) We still need corporate partners to make this happen, could that be you? More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gbFEkwRk #LGBTQ #Mentoring #CommunityBusiness #DiversityandInclusionAP #InclusiveAP

❗️ New IDC research shows that immigration detention is a hidden mental health crisis. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for alternatives that prioritise rights, mental health and wellbeing. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eC5dxgpM

“Queer ideology is a Western Import” is a common line touted by anti-gender actors in Asia Pacific, but it is a line that is factually wrong. Trans identities have existed in Asia Pacific long before the age of colonization. In fact, the real Western import was the homophobia and transphobia colonizers brought along with them, evident in the use of section 377A imported by British law. We have always been here. We will continue to be here, and no rule, law, or legislation can eradicate queer and trans identities from the Asia Pacific. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #TransRights #LGBTQRights

Help us raise funds for scholarships for LGBTIQ+ persons with lived experience of displacement to attend the 2025 Queer Displacements conference. https://lnkd.in/gfWVCgPe

In the past month, we observed a growing of Disinformation, Misinformation, and Hate speech (MDH) on migration in Thailand targeting migrants and refugees, especially people from Myanmar. They spread false narratives that fuel xenophobia, economic fears, and political manipulation. Common themes include false accusations of crime, citizenship-related misinformation, threatening the economy by taking jobs, and defaming as the enemies of the state. Politicians and social media influencers exploited these fears for political and financial gains, leading to harsher migration policies and practices. Right-wing media and some conservative public figures amplify these narratives to the public to revive the ghost of nationalism. These MDH messages have been translated to the migrant community by migrant influencers, creating fear among the migrant community. This pressure led to a few cases of reaction. The situation requires close monitoring to see whether it will be resolved or if it will further escalate tensions between the host and migrant communities. What is certain, however, is that the root of the problem lies in the fact that we have neglected this issue for far too long, choosing to sweep the problems under the carpet. As a result, people have become aware of the increasing number of migrants living in society and are now quickly reacting to this xenophobic incitement. #Xenophobia #Migration #Thailand