A Gateway to Freedom of Expression for LGTBIQ+ Migrants in Thailand

Sisters Foundation is a first-of-its-kind non-government organization in the country, established by LGBTQI+ people and providing health-care services and labour rights awareness to others within the community.

Since 2020, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working with Sisters Foundation to provide education sessions on labour rights and professional skills training to LGBTQI+ migrants, to enhance their livelihood and employment opportunities and promote safe migration.

“Migration is a complex phenomenon, thus advocating for the rights of LGBTIQ+ migrant workers can be challenging,” says Rawitcha Sukdipreechakul, Sisters Foundation Project Coordinator.

“Fearing apprehension, many migrant workers hesitate to access services, even in times of labour rights violations. The contributions of these workers often go unrecognized due to discrimination….