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Dear APTN friends,

This month, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert focusing on the protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. We are really glad about this news! The campaign calling on the Council to renew the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on SOGI was supported by 1,312 non-governmental organizations from 174 States and territories. If you want to read more about this news, please click here.

There are also many calls for application opportunities this month! The Williams Institute calls for proposals to support LGBTI/SOGIESC research, and the Numun Fund is calling for proposals aimed at supporting initiatives, collectives, groups and organisations with a focus on feminist tech activism in the Global South. See the information about these opportunities in this newsletter!


We wish you an upcoming delightful August.

 
Regards, 

NEWS FROM APTN
NON-BINARY AWARENESS WEEK 2022
Non-Binary Awareness Week is a week dedicated to celebrating the existence of nonbinary people, those whose gender identity does not conform to the binary male/female gender identity, and beyond! In this oppressive binary system, non-binary people found ways to break through! We have three quotes from Maddie, Eze, and Felix! They describe what being non-binary means for them. 
READ MORE
[PRESS RELEASE] RENEWAL OF IE SOGI
In a defining vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert focusing on the protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 27 in favour, with 12 voting against and 7 abstentions.
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[SURVEY] PARTICIPATE IN ASIA'S BIGGEST COMMUNITY PREP SURVEY
This survey aims to understand the awareness and use of different PrEP products among the targeted populations, while at the same time trying to determine which PrEP products should be prioritized for which populations in Asia and Australia. Engage in this survey to create a meaningful impact for the community and be part of the future of HIV prevention in Asia and Australia!
READ MORE
OPPORTUNITIES
[OPPORTUNITY] THE WILLIAMS INSTITUTE GLOBAL LGBTI GRANTS PROGRAM
Submission deadline: August 31, 2022

The Williams Institute is delighted to announce a new call for proposals to support global LGBTI/SOGIESC research. Please feel free to share widely with your networks.
DETAILS→
[EVENT] CREA'S 9TH DISABILITY, SEXUALITY, AND RIGHTS ONLINE INSTITUTE
Submission deadline: August 5, 2022

This course is a six-week-long online course that provides a study of theory and practice at the intersection of disability, gender and sexuality with a focus on perspectives from the global South. The course is offered through an accessible online learning platform. DETAILS→
[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] THE NUMUN FUND
Submission deadline: 1 August 2022

The Seed, Grow & Sustain Grant Call is aimed at supporting initiatives, collectives, groups and organisations with a focus on feminist tech activism in the Larger World, aka the Global South. Grants are between USD5,000-USD100,000 for a period of 2 years and are a flexible fund that can be used for general support and/or projects. DETAILS→
[EVENT] TRANSGENDER MASTERCLASS
Submission deadline: To Be Announced

The Transgender Comprehensive Care Masterclass for Australia, Asia and the Pacific will facilitate an inaugural platform for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practice in trans competent care. The training component will arm health workers with the hard and soft skills required to provide high-quality transgender health services. LEARN MORE→

NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY
INDONESIA - Transmen Indonesia National Assembly
Transmen Indonesia successfully conducted a national assembly to gather trans men and trans masculine people in Indonesia. The event was attended by 21 people from 12 provinces in Indonesia. 

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ASIA - ILGA Asia Queer Arts Festival
On the #ILGAAsia2022 Conference, ILGA is holding the first ever ILGA Asia Queer Arts Festival #IAQAF, featuring queer art and culture from across the Asian region!

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SOUTHEAST ASIA  - Disability Pride Month
July is the DisabilityPrideMonth, it is an annual commemoration month to raise the awareness of disability as an identity, a community, culture and the positive #pride of people with disability.

Learn more
ASIA PACIFIC - Equal Asia Foundation's Thought-Pieces on Disability Justice
Read Equal Asia Foundation's newest thought-leadership piece titled: Ableism, COVID-19, and the LGBTIQ+ movement. This article was written by Shane Batla.

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