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Infographic: LGBT friendly Thailand?: An infographic on school bullying on...
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View ArticleEvent: Asia – Pacific Intergovernmental Meeting on HIV and AIDS, 28-30...
UN ESCAP in cooperation with UNAIDS, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNODC and WHO is organizing the Asia – Pacific Intergovernmental Meeting on HIV and AIDS (IGM) at the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok...
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Youth caucus aims for unified voice ahead of major HIV and AIDS meeting
In a region where more than 600,000 young people are living with HIV and new HIV infections are on the rise among young people in a number of countries, there is no room for a business as usual...
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UNESCO and UN Cares Indonesia Organised Learning Session on Discrimination...
UNESCO and UN Cares Indonesia organised it first learning session on discrimination and disability. The session was hosted by UNESCO Office in Jakarta on 8 April 2015. It was well attended by more than...
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LGBT-friendly Thailand? A Brief on School Bullying on the Basis of Sexual...
Thailand is often perceived by both foreigners and some of its own population as very accepting of sexual and gender diversity; however some research suggests that Thai society is “tolerant but...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: BMA, UNESCO and partners light up Bangkok Art and Culture...
ข้อมูลสำหรับสื่อมวลชนภาษาไทย คลิกที่นี่For the Thai version of the media advisory, click here BANGKOK, 6 MAY, 2015 – What The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), UNESCO Bangkok and many partners...
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BMA, pop stars, civil society groups and more to unite for International Day...
WHAT: The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre will be shining brightly in rainbow colours and the stars will be out to champion lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) rights at this year’s...
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กรุงเทพมหานคร ศิลปินดารา ภาคประชาสังคม และองค์กรอีกมากมาย ร่วมมือกันเฉลิมฉลอง...
กิจกรรม: หอศิลปวัฒนธรรมแห่งกรุงเทพมหานครจะสว่างไสวด้วยแสงไฟสีรุ้ง และเหล่าดาราจะมาร่วมปรากฏตัวเพื่อสนับสนุนสิทธิของหญิงรักหญิง ชายรักชาย คนรักสองเพศ คนข้ามเพศ และคนที่มีลักษณะแสดงเพศทั้งสองเพศ (LGBTI)...
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PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the United Nations in Thailand on the 2015...
In 2011, Thailand voted for a UN Resolution on combating all forms of discrimination and violence against individuals because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Recent policy...
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PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds of people from all walks of life gather for...
BANGKOK, 19 MAY, 2015 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) stood in solidarity with the United Nations in Thailand, embassy representatives, civil society, private enterprise, entertainers...
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ผู้ร่วมงานหลายร้อยรวมตัวแสดงความเป็นน้ำหนึ่งใจเดียวกันในการเฉลิมฉลองและแลกเปล...
กรุงเทพมหานคร แสดงความเป็นน้ำหนึ่งใจเดียวกันกับองค์การสหประชาชาติ ตัวแทนจากสถานทูตต่างๆ ภาคประชาสังคม องค์กรภาคเอกชน ศิลปินนักร้อง-นักแสดง และกลุ่มหญิงรักหญิง ชายรักชาย คนข้ามเพศ คนรักสองเพศ...
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UNESCO and UNDP Jointly Celebrate International Day Against Homophobia,...
The event started with the launch of the new video for the United Nations ‘Free and Equal’ campaign. Featuring a variety of sexual and gender minority people from all walks of life, and straight ally...
View ArticleCan cyberbullied LGBTI youth just ‘click to disconnect?’ UNESCO to join webinar
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) youth, the online world has opened up a new front for bullying, from insults and threats tied to their sexual and gender...
View ArticleUpcoming regional consultation sheds light on homophobic and transphobic...
The UNESCO and UNDP Asia-Pacific regional offices are hosting 15-17 June 2015 in Bangkok the Asia-Pacific Consultation on School Bullying on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender...
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PRESS RELEASE: Asia-Pacific countries stand united against homophobic and...
BANGKOK, 19 June, 2015–Asia-Pacific countries have committed to taking steps to address homophobic and transphobic bullying in their schools during a three-day regional consultation organized by the...
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A new era of openness for adolescents and young key populations in Myanmar
Advocates for youth most at risk of HIV exposure in Myanmar found hope for a new era of openness and improved access to policy-makers following a recent event in Nay Pyi Taw. Leaders of young key...
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UNESCO Leads Youth HIV and Sexual Health Training in Myanmar
As Myanmar opens up, it is essential that focus remains not only on the country’s economic potential, but on the health and well-being of its citizens. To that end, Yangon University of Economics’...
View ArticleIs Thailand the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex paradise...
While Thailand is justifiably celebrated for its openness and the important strides it has made in recognizing LGBTI rights, millions continue to face discrimination, inequality and exclusion. To...
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A Fruitful Year of Learning for Parents Enabled by the UNESCO-supported...
On 3 July, more than 80 trainers and managers from family planning associations of 12 different provinces and cities gathered at a meeting in Jilin City of Northeast China to share experiences and...
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‘Time is now to address homophobic and transphobic bullying’, say countries...
Schools and governments throughout Asia-Pacific are moving beyond the idea that dealing with issues around sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGI/E) is “too sensitive” or “too new”. A...
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