In Southeast Asia, we have witnessed drastic mass movements of youth activism and social movements in specific issues.  On our last episode of Southeast Asia Queer Solidarity series, we have non-binary activist, Elijah Tay and a transgender woman teacher, Wyn C. Gallo on sharing why it's important for them to advocate for queer rights. In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indonesia, and to provide a safe space for Southeast Asia queerblings in sharing thei ..read more

In this episode of 'How faith empowers and supports queer communities', both of our guest speakers are from Muslim majority countries of Brunei and Indonesia, Amar and Nazurah see faith in a different and beautiful light to push through, and cherish their rainbow identities. In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indonesia, and to provide a safe space for Southeast Asia queerblings in sharing their struggles, resilience and their power of resilience in solidarity ..read more

In this episode of 'Queer and Freedom of Expression, How Does It Matter?' We have Patricia, the founder of Thailand's a women loving women organization, GirlxGirl, talks about her profound experiences and the contrasting differences in freedom of living in the United States and Thailand - from asking about one's pronouns to the overall attitude about freedom of expressing oneself and welfare. In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indonesia, and to provide a safe ..read more

Even with fast-paced developments within society, people in the LGBT Community are still facing challenges. The discriminatory environment is just fueling the mental distress and harmful behaviours that come along with it. In this episode, AQueer, the drag queen performer as well as the LGBT Rights Advocate, and WaOe Ren, the LGBT Right Advocate, will be sharing with us their “Coming Out Stories & Struggles”.  In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indon ..read more

In this episode of “I Am Non-Binary in A Binary World (Saya Seorang Non-binary di Dunia yang Biner)”, Ayu shares their story of finding their true self, how they manage conflicts that emerge from inside and outside, how they find peace with themselves hoping this experience able to help people out there who still struggle to find their true identity. In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indonesia, and to provide a safe space for Southeast Asia queerblings in sh ..read more

In this podcast episode, “Stronger together as a queer community. As the struggle continues, how do you shine as a queer person in the times of COVID-19?" We have Versus who's a very talented transgender Filippina artist.  She's been grinding on her own in the music industry in a strict catholic country of the Philippines  -  she shares her experiences and life story how she turned to music, in order to overcome her challenges. Through out the pandemic and how it's been a challenge for her as a transgender woman to find work, yet she still uses the wonders of social media and th ..read more

In this episode, you will be hearing from Phway Nu Moe, a singer-songwriter as well as the mental health practitioner, will share her experiences about what it is like being the “Queer Representation in Our Media Today”. With the boom of social media, liberating and evolving social viewpoints, representation within media we consume has become more and more important, queer representation for a fitting example here. One’s queerness has never been a choice, yet, there’s still very much ongoing hate, ridicules and attacks against them. Hence, queer voices and stories being uplifted and represente ..read more

In this session, the speaker, Dr. Mikee Inton-Campblel, talks about how Philippine Queer Cinema memorializes queer Lives. Dr. Campbell completed her PhD in Cultural Studies at Lingnan University, Hong Kong. Her research involves representations and discourses of the Bakla in Philippine Cinema ..read more

In this episode Dede Oetomo talks about Queer Narratives in Indonesia. Dede Oetomo is a scholar, educator and activist, who has been doing research, education, and advocacy in the fields of language and society, HIV, AIDs, and sexuality. He pursued postgraduate studies on Linguistics and South East Asian Studies at Cornell University in New York. Dede is also the co-founder of the Indonesian LGBTQ group Gaya Nusantara, an Ashoka Fellow and was a recipient of the Felipa de Souza Award ..read more

In this episode, Professor Lorna Israel talks about mnemonic devices — how they help us remember and keep memories alive. Prof. Israel is a Senior Lecturer at the Dept of International Studies in Miriam College. She has an MA in Philippines Studies from the Asian Center, University of the Philippines, where she is also finishing her PhD on Philippine Studies & Foreign Relations. Professor Israel is also a member and former president of Kasibulan Women’s Art Group ..read more