While many countries have made commitments to gender equality and sexual rights, the gap between what is promised and what is practiced continues to persist. Legal frameworks and policy declarations often exist, but for millions around the world, the actual experience of these rights remains out of reach. The journey from a principle acknowledged on paper to a right fully realized in practice remains incomplete.
Despite global advocacy, legal reforms, and heightened awareness, deep-rooted inequalities and systemic barriers continue to affect women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized communities. Disparities in access to healthcare, education, justice, and political representation are stark reminders that legal recognition alone does not guarantee social inclusion or protection.
The concept of “From Right to Reality” highlights this gap. It asks an essential question: How can we move beyond promising change to ensuring it? How do we transform declarations and policies into everyday experiences of dignity, equality, and safety?
This shift demands more than policy reforms. It calls for coordinated action across sectors — government, academia, civil society, and communities. It also requires elevating the voices and lived experiences of those at the front lines of these struggles, ensuring that solutions are grounded in real-world challenges and contexts.
Join the 8th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025
In response to this global need, the 8th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025, happening from October 21st – 22nd, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, is dedicated to exploring how we can collectively bridge this gap. The conference, under the theme “Making an Impact in the Fields of Gender & Sexuality,” will serve as a platform to examine progress, expose ongoing challenges, and co-create pathways forward.
Discussions will cover a wide range of critical topics, including:
- The effectiveness of gender-related policies across regions
- Strategies for protecting LGBTQIA+ rights in restrictive environments
- Tackling gender-based violence at the legal, social, and community levels
- Reproductive rights and bodily autonomy
- The role of intersectionality in inclusive policymaking
Participants will include scholars, activists, practitioners, and policy influencers who are working to turn theoretical rights into practical realities for communities across the globe. Through research sharing, storytelling, and strategic networking, the conference aims to foster meaningful collaboration and long-term partnerships.
Ultimately, this gathering is about more than dialogue. It’s about advancing justice — ensuring that rights are not just written down but are lived, protected, and enforced.
If you are passionate about gender justice, inclusive development, and real-world change, this is your opportunity to contribute to a global movement that transforms aspiration into action.
🔗 Learn more and register at: https://gender.tiikm.com
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