{"id":17293,"date":"2025-06-06T10:03:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T10:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=17293"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T10:08:18","slug":"friday-future-listers-wannapong-nhuun-yodmuang-and-nayada-thippayaatsawapakin-breaking-barriers-and-shaping-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2025\/06\/06\/friday-future-listers-wannapong-nhuun-yodmuang-and-nayada-thippayaatsawapakin-breaking-barriers-and-shaping-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Future Listers Wannapong \u201cNhuun\u201d Yodmuang and Nayada Thippayaatsawapakin Breaking Barriers and Shaping Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

These two stories remind us that being authentic is powerful, and that showing up as your true self is worth celebrating every day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

June is a time to celebrate love, identity and the power of being true to oneself. This Pride Month we’re shining a spotlight on individuals who are proudly living their truth while building their careers and staying true to who they are. Each story is a reminder that authenticity is strength, and that being out and proud is something to be celebrated not just in June but all year long. Let\u2019s get to know the people who are showing up, speaking out and thriving \u2013 exactly as they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Trans Rights Across Asia-Pacific<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wannapong \u201cNhuun\u201d Yodmuang is a Thai transwoman, feminist and human rights advocate shaping gender justice in Asia and the Pacific. As the Human Rights and Advocacy Manager at the Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN), she works to improve legal, policy and social conditions for trans and gender-diverse communities across the region. Her past work includes roles at Amnesty International Thailand, UNDP\u2019s Being LGBTI in Asia, ILGA Asia and the Manushya Foundation \u2013 each deepening her commitment to trans rights through legal reform, research and strategic campaigning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2009, the Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) is a regional trans-led organisation that works to advance the rights, health and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse people across Asia and the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APTN is led by and for trans people and is one of the first networks in the region focused on addressing the challenges faced by trans communities. Its mission is to support and strengthen trans movements by building leadership, conducting research, shaping policy and amplifying trans voices in national, regional and international forums.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At APTN, Nhuun has helped bring trans voices to the forefront of regional and global platforms. In 2023, she spoke at the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) hosted by UN ESCAP, calling for economic and social justice for marginalised communities. She also co-organised the United Nations Trans Advocacy Week, gathering trans leaders ahead of the Human Rights Council to build collective strategies and influence decision-making. Nhuun works to align policies and human rights efforts with regional realities and trans-led perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through every role Nhuun brings strength and vision to the fight for trans rights, pushing for a world where trans people are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transforming Education and Empowering Trans Voices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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