Spotlighting Queer Lives Through Storytelling and Art, ‘The Chinky Homo Project’: Kumam Davidson, India

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….
Bringing to the Forefront the Voices of Youth from the Marshall Islands: Anfernee Nenol Kaminaga, The Marshall Islands

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….
Taking it forward – PLHIV and LGBTIQ communities lead the COVID-19 response in South Korea: Sung-Uk So (So-Ju), South Korea

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….
Building Strategic Partnerships between Civil Society and Key Stakeholders for an Effective COVID-19 response in Kiribati: Levita Levi, Kiribati

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….
Activism and social media during the pandemic through raising awareness: Purevdulam Baldandorj, Mongolia

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….
Improving access to healthcare, rights and well-being through a collective force: Mahfuz Al Galib, Bangladesh

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….
Breaking down the patriarchy: Creating safe spaces for transgender communities in India – Satvik Sharma, India

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….
Intersectionality, youth empowerment and leadership: MX Alexander Bernal, Philippines

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….
Allies of the LGBTQ+ movement. Here to support, not here for the spotlight. – Linh Nguyen from Viet Nam

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…..
Living Out the Faith, Lending a Hand to the Wider Community: Jonie Ben Marasigan, Philippines

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….