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June 1, 2025 by Chawinroj Terapachalaphon

Just Married! A letter from a newly-wed gay Thai activist

Around the world this month, LGBTQI+ communities and our allies will celebrate the progress we’ve made — fighting not only to live as equals alongside our cis-gendered, heterosexual brothers and sisters, but for our very right to exist. And as these rights are under attack — especially in your country — I feel Pride Month …

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April 9, 2025 by Peter Taback

As Trump politicizes human rights support, we’re taking cues from Kenya

Right now, Kenya is reeling. The Trump administration’s overnight suspension of USAID funding is already profoundly changing people’s lives. This funding went to programs supporting access to clean water, treatment of infectious disease and the day-to-day operation of community-based organizations standing up for the rights of the country’s marginalized communities. By one estimate, Kenya will …

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February 5, 2025 by AJWS Staff

Activism Through the Artist’s Lens: The Other Side of Paradise

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August 6, 2024

Thailand takes a leap towards marriage equality, but more work needed for trans rights

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June 26, 2024 by Justin Jacobs

After an historic vote to legalize marriage equality in Thailand, two LGBTQI+ activists look to the future

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