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2nd Dhaka Pride: Bangladeshi LGBTIQ+ Community Reclaiming Space in the World Pride Map

In June 2022, the Bangladeshi LGBTIQ+ community celebrated its second Dhaka Pride virtually - another fabulous show for the LGBTIQ+ community to celebrate diversity, courage…

VanessSeptember 30, 2022

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Pathchola Foundation Bangladesh: The community-led youth organization that seeks to empower the gender and sexual minority

Contributor:Talha Tabassum Abonty Hijra Transgender Rights ActivistMymensingh, Bangladesh. Pathchola Foundation empowers transgender community through emotional support, empathy, and advocacy. They work at the grassroots level to…

VanessSeptember 18, 2022

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Bangladesh to witness the first transgender woman receive the Diana Award in 2022

Contributor:Ripa Islam Hijra A social justice advocate for the marginalized communities in Bangladesh. Pathchola Foundation, Bangladesh Transgender woman Manisha Meem Nipun Hijra, one of the founding members…

VanessJuly 24, 2022

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Bangladesh Celebrates One Year of Cosmic Transgender Visibility

Transgender women posed in “break the bias” position to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. Courtesy: Author Contributor: Tushar Kanti Baidya, Educator, peacemaker and human rights…

VanessMarch 31, 2022

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Online Survey on LGBTQ and Human Rights Violations and Abuses during the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Asia Pacific launched on Human Rights Day 2021

On the occasion of the 2021 Human Rights Day, APCOM, along with 14 community partners from 10 territories in the Asia Pacific region; Bandhu, CSBR,…

Kasintorn H.December 10, 2021

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Register for HERO Awards 2021 taking place on Friday 26! Announcing Honourees of Covid-19 Hero and Young Achiever categories

We're only days away from the fabulous HERO Awards 2021: One Night Live for All taking place: HERO Awards 2021: One Night Live for All The event…

Kasintorn H.November 23, 2021

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Intersex Asia x APCOM Celebrating Intersex Awareness Day 2021

Bangkok, 26 October 2021 On the occasion of Intersex Awareness Day, APCOM is delighted to bring out this special newsletter in collaboration with Intersex Asia-…

Kasintorn H.October 26, 2021

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Bandhu’s Experience on C19RM

Contributor :Bandhu Social Welfare SocietyBangladesh Key populations were satisfied with their engagement in the process of the C19RM, and hoped that their recommendations would be…

Kasintorn H.September 15, 2021

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Corpses of Corona: Courageous Bangladeshi Transgender Woman Leading the Burial Service

Contributor : Tushar Kanti Baidya Project Director Inclusive Bangladesh Imagine yourself dealing with dead bodies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, on a…

Kasintorn H.August 24, 2021

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Bangladeshi LGBTIQ+ Community Celebrates First Virtual Pride during COVID-19 Pandemic – Dhaka Pride 2021

Contributor : Tanveer RoufCo-Founder, Somota Foundation & Kotipona Queer Media Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq8AasSwWhw&t=170s&ab_channel=InclusiveBangladesh Although Pride is synonymous with celebration and visibility in western countries, queer people…

Kasintorn H.July 16, 2021

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