ILGA Asia is recruiting a full-time staff member to support our works on international advocacy, starting from November 18th, 2019.
Results of the Elections for ILGA Asia 2019
Based on the election during the 8th ILGA Asia Regional Conference, the following nominees have successfully been elected into the ILGA Asia Executive Board.
Third Mailing for the 8th ILGA Asia Conference
On behalf of ILGA Asia Executive Board, we would like to deliver the third and final of the three mailings, including all the final proposals and nominations from Member Organizations received by ILGA Asia Office. The draft conference program is also attached in this mailing.
Statement from ILGA Asia IR Welcoming the Hon'ble Health Minister Announcement to Introduce State Intersex Policy in Tamil Nadu
ILGA Asia welcomes today’s announcement by the Hon’ble Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, India that Tamil Nadu government will be drafting guidelines for intersex surgeries with the help of stakeholders and experts.
Joint statement on UN renews crucial mandate for protection against violence and discrimination based on SOGI
[Joint Press Statement] UN renews crucial mandate for protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Statement regarding the case of Kyaw Zin Win - a young member of the Myanmar LGBTI community
At ILGA Asia, we want to reiterate the call by local activists to the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. We also urge the government of Myanmar to bring the violators to justice, punish the bullying behaviors, while providing opportunities to educate them and general public on discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Second Mailing for the 8th ILGA Asia Conference
On behalf of ILGA Asia Executive Board, we would like to deliver the second of the three mailings, including all the proposals and nominations from Member Organizations received by ILGA Asia Office.
New same-sex marriage law in Taiwan a victory for human rights and democracy
We congratulate LGBTI individuals, communities and activists in Taiwan who have been working so diligently towards this victory. This is a historic moment for the Asian LGBTI movement.
First Mailing for the 8th ILGA Asia Conference
On behalf of the ILGA Asia Executive Board, we are bringing you the first of three conference mailings which includes: a call to submit proposals, a call for candidates to get involved in ILGA Asia and a call for nominations of city and host organisation(s) to host the 9th ILGA Asia Conference.
Joint Statement of ASEAN Civil Society Organizations on the Full Enforcement of Sharia Law in Brunei Darussalam
We, the undersigned civil society organizations in the ASEAN region, urge the government of Brunei to immediately halt the full implementation of the Sharia Penal Code (SPC).
Statement on the implementation of the Sharia Penal Code in Brunei
ILGA Asia calls on the Government of Brunei to halt the implementation of the Sharia Penal Code, and engage meaningful consultations with the communities most affected by the law, such as LGBT community, women, as well as with other human rights bodies and experts. We urge the Government to uphold its obligations to protect the rights and lives of its population.
Job Opening: Intersex Asia is looking for a Coordinator
Intersex Asia is looking for a Coordinator to take the network through the critical period, and to assist the members in achieving the aforementioned goals.
Asian Caucus Meeting at ILGA World Conference 2019
On the 19th of March 2019, we had Asian Caucus Meeting at ILGA World Conference in Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa.
Call for applications - Utilizing UN Mechanisms to Promote Human Rights for LGBTI Community in South and Southeast Asia
We are organizing a training on monitoring and reporting human rights violations targeting LGBTI people in South and Southeast Asia to UN mechanisms. Apply for scholarship by 23:59 ICT (GMT+7), September 9th, 2018.
Recap of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2018 around Asia
ILGA Asia collected information on the events taking on and around the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in Asia.
Repost from 6Rang - Reparative Therapies on Gays and Lesbians through Cruel, Inhumane and Humiliating Treatments Has Increased in Iran
The number of private and semi-governmental psychological and psychiatric institutions and clinics treating homosexuals has seen a significant increase in the last year, despite the Islamic Republic officials’ denial during a UN sessionin March 2017, of promoting psychological and psychiatric reparative therapies to change individuals’ sexual orientations and gender identities.
Statement in response to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in Pakistan
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Members of Pakistan Parliament voted to pass the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in the capital Islamabad. The move was widely celebrated by the LGBTI community in the country and worldwide.
Work with us: ILGA Asia is looking for a Communication and Membership Officer
ILGA Asia is looking for a new staff to strengthen our communication with memberships and stakeholders. The new staff will be working in our office in Bangkok, Thailand. Qualified candidates please apply by June 29th, 2018. Any question should be sent to info@ilgaasia.org.
Training on Human Rights Advocacy for LGBTI Community in East Asia
ILGA Asia is organizing a training on human rights advocacy and UN mechanisms for LGBTI activists in East Asia from May 21-25, 2018 in Seoul, South Korea. We are looking for the following participants to attend our training: (read more)
Public Statement by the Asian Intersex Movement
Between February 8-11, the First Asian Intersex Forum took place in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together 14 intersex people from across Asia. Together, they drafted a Public Statement by the Asian Intersex Movement, and a Media Statement announcing the new regional network, Intersex Asia. Read them here!