Tashi Tsheten
Short vita
Before joining FNF South Asia, Tashi was the Co-Founder and Coordinator of Queer Voices of Bhutan (QVoB), a SOGIESC Advocacy platform based in Thimphu, Bhutan. Tashi currently plays an advisory role to the Executive Board of QVoB. Tashi is also a member of the Core Working Group/ Regional Board Member of Youth Voices Count (YVC) and the Alternative Co-Chair of the Asian Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA ASIA).
Contributions
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India's Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
In a historic decision that reverberates across South Asia, the Supreme Court of India has set a powerful precedent for LGBTQIA+ rights in the region. This landmark ruling not only signifies a significant step towards equality and acceptance but also underscores India's commitment to upholding the principles of justice and human rights.
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Decriminalization of Same-Sex Activity in South Asia
Decriminalizing same-sex activity has been a long-standing battle in many countries worldwide. South Asia is no exception, and several countries in the region have made significant strides in advancing the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Celebrating Equality
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Nepal issued an interim order on June 28, 2023, instructing the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) and other relevant ministries to establish a transitional mechanism that ensures the registration of marriages for non-heterosexual couples.
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Workshop Facilitator for Mental Health
As a part of the 2023 Born with PRIDE Conference and the LGBTQIA+ Hackathon, we are organising a half-day workshop on "Mental Health" designed to train participants on various methods and strategies to promote mental health.
