Walk with Peace
- Published: 3/03/2011 at 09:15 AM
- Online news: Human Rights
Although it was over three years ago, Pongthorn Chanlearn can still recall the sad incident when a group of LGBT marchers of Chiang Mai Gay Pride was violently attacked on Feb 21, 2008, by red-shirt groups who accused them of destroying the rich culture of the city.
Pongthorn, as the director of Mplus _ the largest non-profit HIV/Aids organisation in Chiang Mai _ along with a group that promotes gender diversity and human rights, joined forces on Feb 21 to remember the tragic history by launching a promising campaign, Peace Walk For All.
``We want to revise the lessons we have learned as gender rights activists. Rather than remain upset about past incidents, we want to learn from them,'' he said.
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