Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum 2017
May 11-12, 2017, Hong Kong
Forum Introduction:
The inaugural A-P.R.F.F. will hold several events over 2 days to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) global 2017 theme focus issues being "families". The forum will raise awareness of the existence of rainbow families in the Asia-Pacific region and highlight the importance of family support. Personal experiences from Australia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will be shared in support of research findings advocating for the urgent need for recognition, protection and equal treatment of rainbow families and LGBTI people.