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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T233146
CREATED:20260511T161442Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-TENAC10US HERO Awards: Celebrating 10 years of Community Recognition
DESCRIPTION:Standing for HIV\, Equality and Rights\, the HERO Awards celebrate the courage\, creativity\, and resilience of individuals and groups advancing LGBTQI+ human rights\, equality\, and HIV response in the region. \nCelebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026\, the session aims to profile previous Awards Recipients from the region to bring light to progress and rollbacks on their communities in their setting.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-tenac10us-hero-awards-celebrating-10-years-of-community-recognition/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy, research, or advocacy action,Institutional or corporate initiative
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T233146
CREATED:20260511T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163358Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-Don’t leave us behind: Struggles for LGBTQI+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Thailand is seen as a paradise for LGBTQI+ people in the region. However\, they exist in a precarious\, often invisible state\, facing high risks of detention and abuse due to a lack of legal recognition. \nThe session aims to bring attention to those that flee persecution\, with undocumented status\, struggling with limited protection\, and facing stigma and discrimination or violence.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-dont-leave-us-behind-struggles-for-lgbtqi-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy, research, or advocacy action
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T233146
CREATED:20260511T161334Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026-Decriminalisation in Asia Pacific: Are we moving forward?
DESCRIPTION:We have seen positive efforts in terms of decriminalisation of same-sex sexual acts in India (2018)\, Bhutan (2021)\, Singapore (2022) and most recently Cook Islands (2023). However\, seventeen countries in the region still have colonial laws prohibiting consensual sex between men. \nThe session aims to raise awareness for LGBTQI+ rights and the lives of those who are from countries with criminalization laws\, and profiling the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress that has been centerfold for numerous celebrations and events related to the decriminalization of LGBTQI+.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-decriminalisation-in-asia-pacific-are-we-moving-forward/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy, research, or advocacy action
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ORGANIZER;CN="APCOM":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260525T233146
CREATED:20260511T113253Z
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SUMMARY:APCOM IDAHOBIT 2026
DESCRIPTION:APCOM will be organizing IDAHOBIT 2026 from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBX NEXT Tech\, 4th floor\, Siam Paragon. Under the theme “At the Heart of Democracy”\, the event will bring together diverse stakeholders from across the region—including civil society\, development partners\, and the private sector—to engage in dialogues\, showcase creative expressions\, and strengthen collaboration in advancing LGBTQI+ rights\, inclusion\, and human rights.
URL:https://may17.org/event/apcom-idahobit-2026/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Policy, research, or advocacy action
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ORGANIZER;CN="APCOOM Foundation":MAILTO:events@apcom.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260525T233146
CREATED:20260429T112207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T112207Z
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy” – The Journey from Amsterdam to Bangkok
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, in collaboration with APCOM Foundation\, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)\, Bangkok Pride\, GIRLxGIRL\, SCBX Next Tech\, Baturu\, and the Rights and Liberty Protection Department\, today officially launched IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy” – The Journey from Amsterdam to Bangkok. \nThis landmark initiative highlights the global journey toward equality and inclusion\, connecting Amsterdam and Bangkok through a shared commitment to human rights\, dignity\, and diversity. \nThe programme will take place from 15–18 May 2026 at SCBX Next Tech\, 4th Floor\, Siam Paragon\, Bangkok. \nThe event comes at a significant moment as Thailand marks the first anniversary of its Marriage Equality Law\, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage\, while the Netherlands continues its global leadership as the first country in the world to have done so in 2001. \nAs part of the programme\, the Embassy of the Netherlands will present the internationally renowned Amsterdam Rainbow Dress\, a powerful 16-metre-wide artwork made from the flags of more than 60 countries where homosexuality remains criminalized. The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQI communities worldwide. \nAPCOM Foundation will also showcase the 10th anniversary of the HERO Awards\, highlighting outstanding HIV and LGBTQI advocates across Asia and the Pacific through a photo exhibition and regional dialogues\, including voices from countries where LGBTQI people continue to face criminalization.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2026-at-the-heart-of-democracy-the-journey-from-amsterdam-to-bangkok/
LOCATION:Siam Paragon\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Policy, research, or advocacy action,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign
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