COUNT YOUR VOICE WITH US
YVC is the first regional network of LGBTQ+ young people positioning young leaders to advocate for ending discrimination, violence and stigma (including self-stigma) and ensuring that unique needs of young people and commitments made to them are acknowledged, implemented, and met. This is our collective voice.
March 28-30, 2025 | Concourse, One Ayala, Makati City MANILA, Philippines – Mark your calendars, besties! She Slays 2025: GirlCoded Convention is
Karun Lama, YVC’s Advocacy and Network Engagement Officer, along with the other LGBTQI+ organizations based in Thailand, joined a meeting with Dr.
The UNESCO Learning Exchange event with the theme, “Enhancing LGBTIQ+ inclusive learning spaces in Asia through youth-led transformative actions and partnerships in
Hi friends at Youth Voices Count! After several successful online editions since 2020, our IGLYO Global Online Activist Academy will be back on 1-18
Bangkok, Thailand – Human and gender rights organizations across the region gather for the inaugural meeting of the Asia-Pacific Regional Gender Justice
EXCITING NEWS! The F&M Global Barometers LGBTQI+ Perception Index (GBPI) is LIVE! The GBPI is a groundbreaking survey that allows the global
Last September 24 to 26, 2024, YVC attended a 3-day workshop organized by Youth-led in partnership with UNAIDS Asia-Pacific (AP) and WHO
Since the emergence of the YKP movement around 2010, significant strides have been made in advocacy, partnership, and policy changes across the
Commemorating the 2024 International Youth Day (IYD) and its theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” the Inter-agency
Hongkong, June 2024 – “This is a world with infinite possibilities,” one professor said in a discussion during the Asia Pacific Aids
Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Transgender visibility and media representation on August 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM Bangkok
Last June 28, a forum organized by EcoWaste Coalition in collaboration with Youth Voices Count, Greenpeace Iloilo Volunteers, Green Eco Warriors, and
YVC recently had an insightful in-person meeting with diverse regional networks like APN+, YPEER, Youth LEAD, NAPUD, APCOM, UNDP, and UNAIDS .
Join Y-Talk: Turning your ‘Why?’ into Wisdom, One Conversation at a Time! This webinar series is more than just a conversation; it’s
All religions advocate for peace, and in particular, place a strong emphasis on compassion. However, the relationship between Buddhism and the LGBTIQ
The Bangkok Pride Festival 2024 marked a major milestone as Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize....
lululemon Southeast Asia was thrilled to announce the opening of its new store at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, marking the brand's second store in Thailand as....
Last May 27, AMSA Singapore met up at the Clinical Sciences Building of Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. It was a day of meaningful dialogue about....
As the vibrant hues of the rainbow unfurl across the skies this June, we come together to celebrate Pride Month 2024. It's a time to....
We unite in the gentle glow of candlelight to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS and support those living with it. This solemn observance fosters community strength,...
Join us for a transformative discussion on inclusivity and love! Celebrate IDAHOBIT 2024 with us tomorrow at 1:00 PM (Bangkok Time)....
Ano nga ba ang SRHR at bakit kailangan ito ng lahat? Kasama ang Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR)...
International Women's Day marks a pivotal moment in the global movement towards gender equality. This year, we celebrate the unstoppable force of...
International Women’s Day is a globally celebrated occasion that provides an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women and....
To commemorate the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD), you are invited to join our Spill the T webinar scheduled....
outh Voices Count Inc., a trailblazing organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of young people in the Asia-Pacific region, is delighted...
Exciting news! YVC is thrilled to announce that we are now opening our doors to organizations who want to count their voices with us!....
Youth Voices Count, Inc. in collaboration with FPOP - Iloilo Chapter, American International Health Alliance (AIHA), Iloilo Pride Team, Pink Mansion...
YVC is thrilled to share with you another milestone as we officially open our new office at the heart of Iloilo City during the recently held inauguration....
In Sri Lanka, as in many parts of the world, young LGBTQ individuals face a unique set of challenges when it comes to housing and shelter. This marginalized....
Pansexuality means attraction to people of all genders. This day recognizes the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community and brings visibility to pansexual people....
Since the 2016 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS – UN Member States, civil society, and international organizations have committed to ending AIDS by 2030....
YVC joined the CSO and Youth Forum and the 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand....
Youth Voices Count congratulates Rukshana Kapali for her remarkable feat of being in the BBC 100 Women 2023!...
YVC joined the 9th PHE National Conference, with the theme, “From Crisis to Opportunity: Re-Engineering the PHE Approach for Resilience and Economic Growth in the New Normal....
YVC joined the Multistakeholder meeting organized by ARROW with the support of Y-Peer Asia Pacific Center, and Youth LEAD ahead the 7th Asian and Pacific Population Conference....
Today, November 20th, is Universal Children's Day — a global celebration that promotes the rights and wellbeing of our little ones.....
Today, November 20th, is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This annual observance honors those lost to anti-trans violence.....
Transgender Parent Day, observed each November on the first Sunday of the month, celebrates transgender parents and parents of transgender children....
The Interagency Task Team on Young Key Populations, including Youth LEAD, Youth Voices Count, UNAIDS RSTAP, UNESCO....
November marks Transgender Awareness Month, an annual observance started in 2017 to educate people about....
October 26 marks the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex activists in 1996, denouncing involuntary genital surgeries on intersex infants....
Ace Week puts asexuality in the spotlight, celebrating the progress the ace community has....
Being a young LGBTQ+ person in Sri Lanka was already fraught with challenges before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic, coupled with...
Last October 7, 2023, YVC joined the first two roundtable discussions (RTD) at the Butterboy Cafe in Quezon City, Philippines that tackled topics on....
Youth Voices Count joined the ASEAN Civil Society Conference 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia from September 1-3, 2023. With over 800 participants from various civil society organizations....
Last September 21, 2023, Youth Voices Count participated in the “Three Miracle Laws” press conference at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC), Bangkok, Thailand.
For decades, despite revisions, the archaic law categorized consensual sexual intercourse between same-sex people as....
As per the data of 2022, there are 300,000 new HIV infections in the Asia and the Pacific region and among them 26% accounts to young people (ages 15 to 24)...
Championing the voices of the youth since 2010, YVC is committed to give all members of the youth sector a platform and opportunity to speak their minds and to inspire others always, in all ways....
Youth Voices Count's HIV and AIDS Officer Bloom Siriwattakanon attended the Young People Conference organized by Institute of HIV Research and Innovation.....
Championing the voices of the youth since 2010, YVC is committed to give all members of the youth sector a platform and opportunity to speak their minds....
Calling all LBQ Women advocates! Youth Voices Count is looking for staff members to fill in the available positions to take charge of the LBQ Women Project....
Mx. Toni graduated with a bachelor’s degree of secondary education majoring in English at the Capiz State University back in 2021. Aside from this,....
Thenu Ranketh is a passionate transgender activist who has been working towards advancing rights and empowerment for the transgender community in Sri Lanka for a long time....
Soth Peosamnang is a twenty five year old youth activist from Cambodia. They are a nonbinary person working in the Province of Pursat. Cambodia is a country with a population of a Buddhist majority....
Tan Fok Jun (Jeremy) is a young human rights activist from Malaysia. He currently works as the Youth Representative for Malaysia’s Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism and has previously....
On the surface Shruti Venkatesh is a 22-year-old youth advocate from India. Her preferred pronouns are she/her. Shruti has an academic background in psychology and is passionate about mental health....
Kumam Davidson is a 30-year-old indigenous activist, researcher, artist, and curator from Manipur, India. He studied literature from Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, continuously using the skills....
Anfernee Nenol Kaminaga, best known as Nenol, from the Marshall Islands (indigenously known as Aelōñ Kein Ad, Jolet jen Anij, and Lolelaplap) is 25 years old and identifies as a pansexual, genderqueer male....
The world is now being swept by waves of fear and unrest as the global pandemic continues to take the world by storm. As countries try to articulate their life around the virus safely....
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life around the world and the Kiribati Islands are no exception. In these trying and difficult circumstances many communities are struggling....
Purevdulam Baldandorj, more widely known as Duluunaa, is a 30 year old queer activist from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She currently works for the Youth for Health Centre non-governmental....
The Covid 19 pandemic has impacted a lot of individuals, especially marginalised people in South Asian countries. However, technology and digital interventions have proven to be an alternative....
Patriarchy is extremely deep-rooted in societies all around the world. India is no exception to this rule. In a society built on patriarchy, the concerns regarding gender identity can be quite....
MX Alexander Bernal (Alex) is a 19-year-old genderqueer person from the Philippines. They are the founder and President of Youth for YOUth, a non-government organisation composed....
Linh Nguyen (also known as Mõc) is a straight, cisgender woman and an LGBTQ+ ally and activist from Viet Nam. Linh is the co-leader of UniGEN, an organisation that brings awareness.....
The connection between the Church and the wider community has been interlinked for a long time. It has given many people hope and the desire to become better and to help others as they....
Dharini Priscilla is an activist from Sri Lanka, also known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean. She is a 25 year old youth activist who works on issues around cyberbullying, digital violence, and creating....
Titaya is a third year medical student from Bangkok, Thailand, studying at Chulalongkorn University. She joined the International Federation of Mecdical Students Association(IFMSA) in the Standing....
Youth Voices Count is glad to welcome November with a fabulous update in our IGNITE! Empowerment Grants programme. The IGNITE! Empowerment Grants was founded and first launched....
One of the most integral parts of oneself is one’s identity. What’s more, what humans thrive on is the expression of that sense of self and individuality. Creatures such as humans with complex....
The Taliban takeover on the Afghan Capital Kabul last August 15th brings an alarming humanitarian situation for women, young people, children, LGBTQI community, and all vulnerable populations....
Youth Voices Count (YVC) is a regional network of young LGBTQ+ people in Asia and the Pacific. Our over 300 members are spread across 22 countries in the region....
Youth Voices Count (YVC) is a regional network of young LGBTQ+ people in Asia and the Pacific. Our over 300 members are spread across 22 countries in the region....
The experience of being queer and dealing with societal issues and norms is one that almost every queer person will have to go through in their lives. It shapes their way of thinking....
Youth Voices Count (YVC) is a regional network of young LGBTQ+ people in Asia and the Pacific. Our over 300 members are spread across 22 countries in the region....
Terms of Reference Project Officer 1. Background Youth Voices Count (YVC) is a regional network of young LGBTQ+ people in Asia and the
As an organization that envisions a world where young members of the LGBTQI community are mobilized and empowered through capacity building to further their causes in advocating....
Growing up in Aklan, Philippines, Gelo Zarsuelo continues to make waves in the Art Community with his emotion-driven and distinct art style that mainly plays on pastel colors in contrast....
Youth Voices Count (YVC) is a regional network of young people belonging to diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC)....
The deadline for applications is EXTENDED!
Every year in March, the world commemorates International Women’s Day and this year, the theme set by the United Nations (UN) is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. ...
The Core Working Group (CWG) consists of seasoned gender advocates that represent the different sub-regions and identities in the Asia-Pacific area, and operates as an advisory body for YVC programmes, projects and initiatives. The CWG has actively campaigned, promoted, and supported the endeavors of not only YVC but also other activities in the name of service and volunteerism for their fellow advocates...
The Core Working Group (CWG) consists of gender advocates that represent the different sub-regions and identities in the Asia-Pacific area, and operates as an advisory body for YVC programmes, projects and initiatives. The aspirants will undergo a pre-screening and interview process before being inducted as fully pledged members of the CWG in June during the YVC General Assembly....
Youth Voices Count (YVC) is now accepting nominees/applications from aspiring young individuals across the Asia-Pacific region to be part of its Core Working Group for AY 2023 to 2025....
