The upcoming San Francisco Pride weekend comes with important discussions, particularly at the Human Rights Summit where global LGBTQ+ activists share their struggles and successes. Koko Tiamsai, a trans activist from Thailand, emphasizes that while Thailand has achieved marriage equality as the first Asian nation, significant gaps remain, especially regarding Trans rights. Meanwhile, concerns about global rights issues and the impact of technology on LGBTQ+ identities are raised by activists, underscoring a unified call to action within the community, encapsulated in this year’s Pride theme, 'queer joy is resistance.'
"One thing to remember, we need to be cautious, progress should not be mistaken for completion," said Koko Tiamsai, trans activist from Thailand.
"Despite marriage equality, we still have no legal verification for Trans people," said Tiamsai.
"It could be somewhere in Asia or in Europe or here in San Francisco, the work we can do can build momentum together in order to fight for human rights," said Meow.
"Something like social media and identity, the technologies being used to identify us may not translate and be more dangerous for transgender or non-conforming people," said Meow.
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