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Exciting things are on the horizon, and we're working hard behind the scenes to make them happen. 👀💜 . Stay tuned for more updates! 🌈 . #APCOM #CatchUp #EqualityGala2026 #HEROAwards2026

After the game, the team shared updates on this week's activities, upcoming meetings with partners, and preparations for APCOM's major events later this year. . ✨ Equality Gala 2026 – coming this September 🏆 10th HERO Awards 2026: TENACIOUS – this November

🌏☕ Wednesday Catch-up = Learning, Laughter & Looking Ahead! 🎉🧩 . This morning's APCOM Weekly Catch-up was chaired by Vaness, who kicked off the meeting with a fun (and surprisingly competitive!) Geography Quiz! 🌍🏳️

Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come as we celebrate 10 years of the HERO Awards! 🎉

🙏🏻 A heartfelt thank you to the entire TQPR Thailand team for your continued kindness, dedication, and belief in our mission. Your support has helped strengthen not only APCOM but also the communities we proudly serve.

📝📸🎥🎙️ Strengthening Partnerships, Together! . Today, Bobo and Vaness visited our long-time media partner, Khun Tom and Khun Audi from TQPR Thailand, for a wonderful catch-up and to share updates on APCOM’s ongoing work and exciting plans ahead.

At APCOM, we remain committed to advancing health, human rights, and inclusion for all LGBTQI+ communities, ensuring that every identity is seen, heard, and valued. Together, let's continue building a world where everyone has the freedom to live authentically and with dignity

Gender is diverse, and not everyone identifies exclusively as a man or a woman. Every person deserves to have their identity respected, affirmed, and celebrated—free from stigma, discrimination, and barriers to healthcare, education, employment, and legal recognition.

🌈 International Non-Binary People's Day (14 July) 💛🤍💜🖤 Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! . Today, we celebrate and uplift the visibility, voices, and lived experiences of non-binary people across Asia and the Pacific and around the world. 🌍✨

🙏🙏🙏Thank you to our Community Partners for strong regional collaboration again this year: Apn Plus I ILGA Asia I Youth LEAD #APCOM #HEROAwards2026 #TENAC10US #Nominations #Community

📅 Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate those making a difference. . 🔗 Scan the QR code or nominate now: surveymonkey.com/r/10thHERO2026… 🦸‍♂️ About HERO Awards: apcom.org/hero-awards.

📢📢📢 HERO Awards 2026 Nominations Extended Until 31 July! . 🌟Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on LGBTQI+ communities across Asia and the Pacific?

. 📖 Read the full interview here: 🔗apcom.org/interview-foun…

...and his dream of making Bangkok a global hub for the Bear Community. . 💬 “Ultimately, Mister Bear can only survive through the support of the community and by creating meaningful experiences for everyone.”

🌈✨ Body Positivity in Action: Meet Vachira Somlim, Founder of Mister Bear International ✨🐻 . APCOM launched the #BodyPositivity Campaign in 2022 to challenge unrealistic beauty standards, promote self-acceptance, and celebrate the diversity of our communities.