APCOM Foundation

We are advocating for equity, dignity and social justice of gay men, trans people and other sexual minorities in Asia and the Pacific.

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The 2026 edition takes place at a pivotal geopolitical moment marked by democratic backsliding, rising authoritarianism, and escalating attacks on LGBTIQ+ communities worldwide.

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👨‍🏫 The Roundtables are supported through philanthropic and community sources of funding, along with Global Affairs Canada-funded initiatives, including the Equitas-led Act Together for Inclusion Fund (ACTIF) and the public engagement component of the Oxfam Canada CHOICE Project.

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💬 The Dignity Roundtables are Dignity Network Canada’s major biennial convening, bringing together approximately 200 leaders from civil society, government, philanthropy, and international movements.

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👉 We look forward to the outcome document after the Roundtable.

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🏳️‍🌈 The session focused on strategies and tactics for influencing "An Active and Mobilized Sector: Which Strategies Do We Need?" We got participants to break up into three groups (Advocacy, Funding, and Programming) to discuss the question:...

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...how we can and should organize as communities and organizations to achieve greater visibility and uptake of global LGBTIQ+ rights issues, including in funding and programming decisions, and drawing on learning from wider gender equality and human rights networks?

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💁‍♂️ Midnight Poonkasetwattana (APCOM Executive Director and DNC Global Advisory Board), and Odette McCarthy (Equitas Executive Director), co-facilitated one of the last breakout sessions of the Dignity Network Canada's 5th International Roundtable Meetings.

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👉Learn more about the project: https://t.co/54sPJ7GA8m. 🤝 We look forward to continuing this valued partnership and building a future where everyone can live with dignity, equality, and opportunity. Together, we can create lasting impact!

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🇨🇦🍁 Happy Canada Day! and Strengthening Partnerships! 🤝✨
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🎉 On 1 July 2026, Suriya Phongphunngam, Bobo, our Communications Officer, was delighted to attend the Canada Day Reception 2026, hosted by Embassy of Canada to Thailand.

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From local empowerment to regional advocacy, these partners have worked tirelessly to advance gender equality, economic inclusion, human rights, and social justice for LGBTQI+ people.

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🙏 Thank you to Baturu Women‘s Film Festival and Embassy of the Netherlands in Thailand for the invitation and for creating a thoughtful space for dialogue through art, community, and shared experience. . #APCOM #PrideMonth #HIV #LGBTQIRights #filmfestival

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Reflecting on the past, shaping the future.
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On 27 June, APCOM was pleased to participate in BATURU’s LGBTIQ+ Film Festival in Bangkok, joining the panel discussion, “From Memory to Action: Lessons from the AIDS Crisis and the Ongoing Fight for HIV Awareness and LGBTIQ+ Rights.”

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👉 The conversation also highlighted the power of storytelling and film in preserving the histories of those who lived through the AIDS crisis, while inspiring new generations to continue advocating for health, dignity, and equality.

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to making Pride Month memorable. Here’s to continuing our work for equality, health, and inclusion all year round! 🌈❤️
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#APCOM #TogetherForEquality #Community #Inclusion #smallbutmighty

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From community events and partnerships to campaigns and advocacy, Pride Month was filled with inspiring moments made possible by the dedication of our incredible team and partners. ✨

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🥰 To top it all off, every team member received a cozy APCOM fluffy bag as a souvenir—a small token of appreciation for the passion, teamwork, and commitment that made this Pride Month such a success. 💜👜