10/06/2026
Who gets protected? Who gets heard? Who gets to age with dignity, and who is allowed complexity without punishment?
Read our takeaways from the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus (ASC) gathering on May 23 that marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia 2026. ASC is a regional network founded in 2011 to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights across Southeast Asia—alongside regional human rights groups.
Under this year’s theme, “At the Heart of Democracy,” the program braided discussions, photography, and live performance. Human rights discourse unfolded alongside raw stories of loneliness, chosen family, and finding everyday joy despite systemic hostility.
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