On May 27, Bandanh Chaktomok (Cambodia LGBT Network), a member of the Cambodian Disabled People’s Organization’s  (CDPO) coalition, organized an open public dialogue as part of the Gay Pride Day celebration in Cambodia. The goal of the event was to speak out against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia; raise awareness of HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM) and gay communities;  raise awareness on the importance of sexual reproductive health and access to healthcare for HIV-infected individuals, and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual,  transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) people. In total, 125 people from diverse backgrounds participated in the dialogue, including LGBTQI+ people, local authorities, police officers, school teachers, and interested individuals.

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