LGBT Rights and Diverse Families in China: Advocacy and Challenges

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024

Time: 4:00-5:00 pm

Location: Pless Hall 1st floor lounge, 82 Wash. SQ. E map

*This is an in-person event and is open to the public. 

About the event:

China's LGBT community has achieved significant progress this century in winning greater social acceptance. But serious obstacles remain. Come hear what advocates are doing to promote acceptance in the workplace and advance women's reproductive rights in China's diverse family structures. Join us for a conversation with one of the key organizers of ShanghaiPRIDE and a public interest lawyer to hear their advocacy stories and reflections on the current challenges and opportunities facing the community.

About the speakers:

DQ is a ShanghaiPRIDE organizer and is currently active in community-building and diversity and inclusion consulting for business.

CC is a public interest lawyer from China. She has been involved in the protection of women's and sexual minorities' rights for more than 10 years, with a special focus on diverse family rights and reproductive rights advocacy.