Session: 1.1 - Mariage Equality - the Steps Ahead

Time: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Description

This session explores global strategies for advancing LGBTQ+ rights. 

  • Janice Tjon Sien Kie opens with a keynote on strategic litigation that secured marriage equality across the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curaçao and Aruba.
  • Dr. Masuma Shahid analyzes European and American court cases.
  • Ying Xin, Horim Yi, Yanzi Peng, Eenkhma and Napphat Kruttai (activists from China, South Korea, Mongolia, and Thailand) share their regional strategies and achievements in a panel, with Thailand highlighting its historic 2025 law. 

The session concludes with all activists responding, synthesizing how advocacy, litigation, and cross-regional collaboration can drive the global movement for marriage equality forward