Meet Asim Akhram. Today, Asim works with AJWS partner organization Talash Society for Inner Strength, Peace & Equality in Kolkata to help boys and young men break out of Indian society’s rigid, patriarchal beliefs that women have less power than men. But Asim had to go on his own unlearning journey (thanks to Talash) to …
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On June 1, on the eve of Thailand passing an historic law to legalize marriage equality, thousands of people hit the streets in Bangkok to celebrate queer joy, diversity and community. AJWS grantees, including TransEqual and the Foundation of Thai Transgender Alliance for Human Rights (Thai TGA), were part of a massive parade winding through …
Read More The beginning of a new year offers the possibility for a fresh start — to change in ways that will benefit ourselves, the people we love and the world at large. The power to make change is always within us, but sometimes we need a push, like a new year or a significant event in …
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