This discussion paper documents the outcomes of the Regional Meeting on Empowerment and Capacity Development for Parents of LGBTI Persons in Asia. The meeting was convened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on August 24-25, 2018 to accomplish four objectives: (1) understand the role and impact of parents of LGBTI persons in Asian societies; (2) share and document best practices in engagement and capacity development; (3) create and maintain a regional community of learning and knowledge sharing; and (4) strengthen solidarity among parents.
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