Thatch’s Post

here's my article published on Gaysi Family last month where I wrote about how Queer Youth Group (Nepal) has been organizing community led pride parades refusing corporate influence. Read more to find how that came to be and other insights from the organizers team. #LGBTQIA+ #NepalPrideParade #QueerYouthGroup #PrideParade #QueerRights

Powerful & insightful social issues and its impact

As an event professional, I typically steer clear of political discussions here on LinkedIn. However, it's essential to recognize the importance of creating events that are both enticing and welcoming to everyone. Given the current global political landscape, we must consider the comfort and safety of attendees when choosing event locations, whether they be cities, states, or countries. While this article focuses on the LGBTQ+ community, it's a reminder that we should always strive to be inclusive across a broad spectrum. Partnering with your DEIB teams can help identify preferred locations, and tools like ChatGPT can assist in narrowing down your list by providing valuable insights. Let's work together to make our events as inclusive and welcoming as possible for all.

Islamic leaders in Malaysia are calling for the cancellation of #EdSheeran’s upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 24, citing the singer’s support for the LGBTQ community as a primary concern. The Islamist party PAS and the Penang mufti argue that allowing the concert to proceed before the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan is insensitive and could promote a culture of hedonism and perversion in the country. This opposition is not unprecedented, as PAS has previously protested against concerts by Western artists who endorse LGBTQ rights. Last November, the party also demanded the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert in Malaysia. Analysts suggest that PAS’ stance serves a dual purpose: to exploit ethnoreligious issues to polarize the nation and undermine the current government, while also appealing to its conservative voter base. Despite these calls for cancellation, the government has not yet responded. However, a local government minister from the DAP party has voiced support for Ed Sheeran's concert, asserting that the government welcomes the singer and his fans. The minister emphasized that PAS should not impose its views on others. 📰 Link: https://lnkd.in/g7Fi5p6X #TheLinQFoundation #LGBTQrights #Malaysia #GovernmentResponse

As a professional, how do you respond to work demand that contradict your moral values? As a translator, have you ever been requested to translate an LGBTQ document? What was your response? The upcoming webinar will help us discuss and learn strategies to manage diversity in the language industry. Register to join us.

What do our experts say about LGBTQ+ Travel? Take a look at the security advice Healix offers! #travel #safety #Healix #PeopleFirst

New Year and new expectations and predictions!   A very interesting research, conducted by #Nikkei Asian Review, a weekly news magazine focusing on business, finance, and economic news in the #Asian continent, explore deeply what events respondents from the region think they will happen in 2024. The survey reveals #insights into Japan’s policy shift, China’s GPD slowdown, LGBTQ rights  battles and much more! This #datavisualization show respondent’s agreement with a particular statement: three-quarters of respondents foresee that Japan will end its zero-interest rate policy, China's GDP growth will continue to slow, and Narendra Modi will be elected in India.   What do you think it will happen in Asia in 2024?   Check the link in the first comment to read the full article! #analyticsarts

Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion on LGBTQ court cases in Hong Kong, exploring their implications for businesses and employers. This event will provide a platform to recap recent litigation cases, discuss the practical implications for various stakeholders, and provide an outlook on pending and future litigation. Key Talking Points: 🔹 Recap of recent LGBTQ litigation cases in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape. 🔹 Exploring the practical implications of these cases for businesses and employers, including potential challenges and opportunities. 🔹 A forward-looking perspective on pending and future litigation, shedding light on potential developments and their impact on various industries and organizations. Join us for an evening of meaningful discussions, valuable insights, and networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected within the evolving legal landscape surrounding LGBTQ court cases in Hong Kong. Panelists: Andrea Cheung, Associate at Morrison Foerster Mike Kung (He/Him), Executive Director, Senior Counsel and Senior Compliance Officer of Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C Lisa Lam, Head of External Affairs at Alongside Limited Marc Rubinstein, Managing Director & Group General Counsel of APL Group Henry Tse, Founder & Executive Director of Transgender Equality Hong Kong Jerome Yau, Co-Founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality Continuing Legal Education Credit： Hong Kong CPD credit is pending Register with link: https://lnkd.in/gH6z9k-J

Hello people of LinkedIn, happy to share my 2nd article with Lawful Legal . It talks about the legal journey of the LGBTQ+ community in India, their history and future. https://lnkd.in/ds6M2BEZ

Happy Pride season everyone - spreading love not hate! We are launching #PridePurposeProgress at British LGBT Awards this year. Here is my pledge, that I'm sticking with for a successful Pride... 1. Spread love, peace and positivity Let's try! We are in a tough world right now, so anything less than treating people with respect and kindness is pretty shameful! 2. Be inclusive We may all have different views or be on different parts of many journeys, but we can influence progress better by working together. 3. Ignore the haters and especially cancel culture Hate is not effective in creating progress. Our community is continuously fighting, and now each other more than ever. We are destroying ourselves and our common goals!! Time to change all that. 4. Listen to learn We can all broaden our perspectives, understand difference, and different view points, and maybe learn something new on the way. Times are ever evolving and this is the only way we will catch up. 5. Work together Build networks. The sum of the parts and all that... Find people who share common goals and work with them - you might disagree on certain bits, but that is diversity of thought at its best. Feel free to share your own... The #PridePurposeProgress campaign launches this month, let me know if you want to get involved. We will be celebrating the hard work and what we've achieved by doing all of the above. #pride #Pridemonth