Equal AF

We are a regional LGBTQ+ think tank and innovation incubator in Bangkok

Climate justice | refugee rights | future of work | mental health | Disability

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

This year's recipient of the Douglas Sanders Small Grants Initiative is the Rainbow Disability Nepal (RDN)

[Geraldine Ansart @GeraldineAnsart]

In the AP region, it is estimated that 1/3 of migrants have irregular status in their destination countries. Promoting their registration is key to protect their rights and access to essential services. Great to co-host this global legal identity event with my Thai counterparts.

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

Thank you for coming to learn from and celebrate with us during our disability pride month launch of ‘Through Our Eyes’

@AsiaPacAlliance @WeAreAPTN @WHOThailand @ILGAWORLD

[AsiaPacificAlliance @AsiaPacAlliance]

😍We are so excited to launch the #SRHR4RefugeesTH with @EqualAsiaF!
🌈We aim to raise awareness, advocate & build capacity of civil society organizations, service providers & government stakeholders supporting forcibly displaced #LGBTQIA+ & women on bodily autonomy and SRHR!

[Manushya Foundation @ManushyaFdn]

#FreeMuay #AttapeuDamCollapse 🇱🇦 Muay denounced how the Lao government failed the survivors of the Attapeu dam collapse and got jailed in return! Lao authorities must release Muay, and now!

[AsiaPacificAlliance @AsiaPacAlliance]

APA was inspired by joining "Through My Eyes", an exhibition organized by our Member @EqualAsiaF for #Disabilitypridemonth, exploring intersecting forms of marginalization and exclusion on the basis of disability and #SOGIESC in #thailand ♥️🧡💛💚💙

[ILGA World @ILGAWORLD]

Are you planning to engage with the United Nations Treaty Bodies on LGBTI and SOGIESC issues? Check out the latest deadlines, and remember: ILGA World is here to support you! ➤ https://t.co/HZhZ3bawY4

[APRRN @APRRN_]

#WorldRefugeeDay #worldrefugeeday2023

Members of Thailand’s refugee community will share their art in an installation entitled Life behind Bars, and @EqualAsiaF and APRRN’s short film, Not Always Rainbows.

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

Hey Fam
Please review and sign this petition by our siblings at APRRN to create a Rainbow subcategory in the New Zealand Refugee Quota Programme.

https://t.co/ePNwAkO6jm

[Asylum Seekers Centre @ASCSyd]

Farhad Bandesh and @AzimiMoz were imprisoned on Manus Island and in hotel detention. They're using their new documentary, 'Freedom is Beautiful', to hold the government accountable.

Read the full article by @SBSNews: https://t.co/Ri3LNEKYvZ

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

@WeAreAPTN | @beinglgbti | @ASEANSOGIE | @GiveOut_Org | @APNORefugees | @UNDPasiapac | @InfoDignity | @HumanDignityT | @ORAMrefugee | @MicroRainbow | @RainbowRailroad | @UNHCRThailand | @sarahjhtaylor | @renaudmeyer | @insanelyshane

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

We are proud to be part of the Coalition for Rights of Stateless persons and shine a light on the plight of LGBTIQ+ persons in detention.

Come join us at @FCCThai and watch our first film on LGBTIQ+ refugees in Thailand in partnership with @APRRN_ that will be screened then.

[The Fort @TheFortSpace]

📢 NEXT WEEK: Join us on #WorldRefugeeDay at “Stop Arbitrary Detention of Refugees: Making This a Reality Under the New Thai Government,” featuring a panel discussion, visual simulation, short-film screening, food, art & crafts. June 19, 6pm at @FCCThai. ����https://t.co/fEhKo0o9Jd

[Asylum Seekers Centre @ASCSyd]

Congratulations to our inspiring patron Wendy Sharpe, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Wendy has made incredible contributions to the arts and through her work has championed the humanity of people seeking asylum in our community. 🏅

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

RDN is the first & leading human rights movement of LGBTQIA+ persons with disabilities connected to multiple identities both at grassroots & international levels by a cross-movement approach, a loose network initiated in 2019, and now registered as an NGO in DAO Kathmandu in 2022

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

This year's recipient of the Douglas Sanders Small Grants Initiative is the Rainbow Disability Nepal (RDN)

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

@unwomenasia

[Equal AF @EqualAsiaF]

Happy Pride Month. We'll highlight voices from underrepresented groups in the LGBTQ+ community- like the elders, gig workers, disabled people, and more in the LGBTIQ+ community. We are kicking off this campaign spotlighting a disabled LGBTIQ+ activist, Nut Rock Boonsom!

[Irish Embassy Thailand @IrlEmbThailand]

So, the Embassy team is rolling out the rainbow carpet for all of our guests and visitors during #Pride month. We say Yes to #equality, #inclusion and #diversity.  @ieambthailand @bangkokpride_

[Renaud Meyer @renaudmeyer]

What a powerful start of #PrideMonth🏳️‍🌈! @UNDPThailand joins forces with @centralwOrld & #MuseByMetinee to celebrate #diversity creating a joyful platform for all to express their rights & identities with pride & dignity! 🙏 for joining & more to come this June! #SDG10 @UNThailand

[Lovita Ramguttee @Lovita_Ram]

Important conference ongoing #IDAHOBIT2023 at Canada Embassy “Together Always:United in Diversity” with rich discussion with private sector on #LGBTIQ business case and importance for inclusion and diversity at workplace #UndpThailand

[ILGA World @ILGAWORLD]

Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: happy #IDAHOBIT2023 from all of us at ILGA World!

Today, we asked our team to discuss intersections of this year's #IDAHOBIT theme, "Together Always: United in Diversity". A thread🧵