Globalization demands a better understanding between diverse peoples. When people understand one another better they grow more tolerant and conflict and strife decrease.
A Set of Proposed Indicators for The LGBTI Inclusion Index
Canada to support lesbian, bisexual and trans women’s economic empowerment
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is proud to welcome Global Affairs Canada as a new partner to the Being LGBTI in Asia and the Pacific programme, with the signing of an agreement to support work on economic empowerment of lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LBT) women in the Philippines.
LGBTI Activists Call for Social and Legal Reforms on Zero Discrimination Day
In order to end discrimination and achieve broad acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people across South Asia, coordinated and strategic advocacy efforts to advance both social and legal reforms are needed, said participants at a global forum in Kathmandu this week.
Uzbekistan: The Missing Piece in Uzbekistan’s Reform Puzzle
UNDP: The Sustainable Development Goals: Sexual and Gender Minorities
Eliminating Stigma And Discrimination
In commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day, RHM welcomes the news that a Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination will be launched on December 10 – Human Rights Day 2018 – and commits to publish and promote research which contributes to the elimination of stigma and discrimination in sexual and reproductive health care.
An Audit On Job Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity In South-East Asia
This report looks into employment discrimination faced by transgender people while seeking employment in four countries in South-East Asia– Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The findings from this study provide direct evidence of discrimination against trans people in job hiring practices in the region.
South-South collaboration to advance legal gender recognition and inclusion of transgender people in South Asia
Stopping violence to reduce HIV risk and mental health issues among sexual and gender minorities in South Asia
Men who have sex with men and transwomen face higher HIV and health risks as well as negative impacts on their mental health due to violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE). To stop this violence, there needs to be a better understanding of it, to know what is happening and why.