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Advocates want equality for lesbians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thai society has yet to understand, respect, and treat people who are different based on gender and ethnic identities in a way which would prevent hate speech and eventually hate crimes, according to gender diversity advocates.
Equality for all
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 05/12/2016
» People with different sexual orientation and gender identity all over the world are speaking out louder as they battle against discrimination, criminalisation and negative attitudes in the workplace, social and political life.
Vitit asks for 'open hearts and minds'
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/12/2016
» UN gay rights envoy Vitit Muntarbhorn has made a passionate pledge and plea before hundreds of participants from around the world, to achieve a "Leave No One Behind" global agenda at the first global conference on LGBTI Wednesday in Bangkok.
Vitit's UN human rights role draws global praise
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 02/10/2016
» The appointment of renowned human rights expert and social commentator Vitit Muntarbhorn as the UN's first independent expert to investigate violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has won widespread approval around the world.
Death penalty opponents urged to go public
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/06/2016
» Despite relentless calls by local and international human rights advocacy groups that Thailand scrap capital punishment, there is a long way to go for the Thai state to give a positive response like others in the international community.
Thais vow to protect trafficking victims
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/02/2015
» Thai authorities are pledging to boost protection for human trafficking victims after a report released this month from NGOs cited widespread exploitation and trauma, mainly of children, in Southeast Asia.
Feminists, scholars slam 'sexist' slurs
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/01/2014
» Feminist groups and academics are angry about the increasing presence of sexist remarks at political rallies and in social media.
Women should have say in peace plan, forum told
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 27/08/2013
» Women need a bigger say in political and socio-economic problem-solving as well as in peace talks with insurgents in the far South, a forum was told yesterday.
Convention aims to boost female rights across globe
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/03/2012
» Discrimination against females and the role of women in government will top the agenda at a Bangkok conference this week.