Australia’s support in the Mekong
Home to more than 235 million people, the Mekong countries are experiencing greater access to education, job opportunities and social networks than ever before. With that comes an increased demand for greater rights, and the LGBTI communities of the Mekong are no exception.
As part of Australia’s commitment to greater recognition of human rights, our embassies in the Mekong are working with governments and civil society to promote rights for LGBTI people.
Here are some examples of how Australia is supporting LGBTI rights in the Mekong:
Vietnam: Australia celebrates Hanoi’s first Mardi Gras
In the spirit of Sydney’s Mardi Gras festival, our Embassy in Hanoi hosted a series of exciting events to celebrate Hanoi’s first ever Mardi Gras.
References
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IN CORPORATE, HUMAN RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- https://blog.dfat.gov.au/2017/05/17/lgbti-rights-are-human-rights-australias-support-in-the-mekong/
