On 28th November 2022, ILGA Asia and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) - Asia and the Pacific. We explored perspectives from South and Southeast Asia (particularly India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka) on bringing anti-LGBTIQ laws, policies and practices to court. Lawyers shared best practices in strategic litigation, while activists talked about the role of access to justice and effective remedies in the promotion of LGBTIQ rights.

The speakers include:
1️⃣ Jayna Kothari (India) - Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and co-founder of Centre for Law and Policy Research
2️⃣ Akkai Padmashali (India) - Author, social activist and founder of trans rights NGO Ondede
3️⃣ Thilaga Sulathireh (Malaysia) - Community organiser, researcher and founding member of Justice For Sisters 4️⃣ Aritha Wickramasinghe (Sri Lanka) - Director, Equality Law at i-Probono.
5️⃣ Suang Wijaya (Singapore) - Lawyer Stay tuned for related future events!