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LGBTIQ People's Caucus Statement for SOGI Inclusion

Written by alina on . Posted in Advocacy

The LGBTIQ People's Caucus in Cambodia has issued the following statement, also endorsed by Sayoni, calling for sexual orientation and gender identity to be included in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration.

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Inclusion of SOGI Issues and Rights in the ACSC/APF and in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration

The second convening of the ASEAN Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) People’s Caucus at Phnom Penh, Cambodia was not only to celebrate diversity but moreso, to remind the governments and members of civil society that the recognition, promotion and protection of LGBTIQ rights are still long overdue.

For the second year, issues pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) have been given equal priority and attention as other struggles and issues at the ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN People’s Forum (ACSC/APF). While we appreciate the long overdue acknowledgement and opportunity, we need the ACSC/APF to do more than just lip-service.

Post-SlutWalk SG event in collaboration with Sayoni: Courage Unfolds

Written by sayoni on . Posted in Events

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Last year, SlutWalk Singapore planned to screen the documentary Courage Unfolds together with Sayoni as part of our fringe programme. However, due to the noise SWSG started to make, MDA approached us and told us that the film had to be rated by the Board of Film Censors, despite it being a private event. We have finally paid for, and received the license to screen this film.

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Courage Unfolds is a video highlighting the struggles and triumphs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Asia and promoting the use of international human rights law as a tool for social change. This video was co-produced by the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and Lesbian Advocates Philippines (LeAP!).

Be a Sayoni Volunteer

Written by sayoni on . Posted in Announcements

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Do you like doing your part for a meaningful cause? Do you feel that you have something to give to the community? Would you like the chance to grow through valuable working experiences? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life — someone like you?

Sayoni is actively seeking volunteers to contribute to our growing needs. A wide range of opportunities are available, covering skills as diverse as copywriting, event organisation and academic research. You may volunteer for a one-off/short-term project or for a longer effort.

Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or completely new to volunteerism, we welcome you to apply with us and have a conversation.

 

Examples of our past and ongoing projects include:

     

    To apply to become a volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Application Form. We will be in touch within 14 days.

    Congrats to our very own Jean Chong for being shortlisted in the AWARE Heroine award!

    Written by sayoni on . Posted in Announcements

    We are proud to announce that our very own Jean Chong has been shortlisted for the AWARE Heroine Award 2011!

     

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    The nominations for Singapore’s first gender equality awards were made by members of the public, as

    well as members of AWARE. Each nominee has made a significant contribution to promoting gender

    equality. For the judges, the key factors for deciding of the shortlist were the effort and impact of the

    nominee’s contribution and the nominee’s identification with gender equality.

     

    The judging panel comprised: AWARE board member and education entrepreneur Lindy Ong, playwright Eleanor Wong, journalist Ong Soh Chin, academic Philip Holden
    and ambassador-at-large Professor Tommy Koh.

    The winners will be unveiled at AWARE's Big Ball fundraising gala on October 17.

     

    Further details at http://www.aware.org.sg/2011/09/the-aware-awards-here-are-the-nominees/

     

    Concerns at UN Review of Singapore's Gender Equality

    Written by jean on . Posted in Advocacy

    AWARE, the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (H.O.M.E.), Sayoni and the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) express concerns at the UN review of Singapore’s gender equality.

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    From left: Vanessa Ho from Sayoni, IWRAW intern Kari Rotkin, Malathi Das from SCWO, Braema Mathi from AWARE, Jean Chong from Sayoni, Nadzirah Samsudin from AWARE, Kelly Then from Sayoni, and Laura Hwang from SCWO

     

    1. Gender equality experts from the CEDAW Committee asked more than 100 questions during an intense, five-hour Constructive Dialogue with Singapore’s State delegation at the 49th CEDAW session on 22 July 2011, in the New York headquarters of the United Nations.

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