The Global LGBTQI+ Changemakers Network- East Asian Series Webinars - Session 1

Act! Unite! Rise! 

When people think of East Asia, they often picture the global appeal of K-pop, the captivating worlds of manga, or a high-tech society leading the way in robotics and digital innovation. They might also think of a vibrant food culture, from Hotpot, steaming bowls of ramen to the tangy kick of kimchi. Many assume that beneath this dynamic surface, conservative traditions leave little room for LGBTQ+ advocacy. 

This narrative couldn't be further from the truth. 

East Asian activists have wisely and resiliently built powerful communities, overcome immense barriers, and achieved amazing victories that could inspire the world—but the world just hasn't known about it. In this six-session webinar series, we will make these stories visible, showcasing the best practices, innovations, and resilience of LGBTQ+ activists in the region. 

Session 1: Unbreakable Practices: Stories of Impactful Activism from East Asia 

Join us for the first session as we explore best practices and learn directly from four trailblazers about their national and international advocacy work on LGBT rights. They will share the unique strategies and tactics behind their groundbreaking achievements. 

This session will reveal the powerful strategies behind incredible milestones in the region. You will hear about: the tactics used to organize the very first Pride in post-communist Mongolia; what is  J-ALL's lobbying strategy which enabled the Government of Japan to pass the 1st kind of SOGI related law in Japan(= SOGI Awareness Law).; the sustained legal and social campaign for marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws in Korea; and how PFLAG uses family values to combat discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in China.