Spotlight Initiative

The experiences of migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in ASEAN

This brief draws from the findings of research titled "A very beautiful but heavy jacket: The experiences of migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in South-East Asia", which aims to fill the gap in knowledge about the experiences and motivations of migrant workers with diverse SOGIE in South-East Asia.

Briefing note | 30 August 2022
Drawing on research titled “A very beautiful but heavy jacket: The experiences of migrant workers with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression in South-East Asia,” this brief summarizes motivations and experiences, including those of violence and harassment, that migrant workers with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expression (SOGIE) may face in South-East Asia.

It also explores how labour migration policies and practices can acknowledge or address these experiences while protecting and promoting the rights of migrant workers with diverse SOGIE.