Explore The Global Story Archive
The Global Story Archive was built in partnership with Outright International, CIPAC, Aspidh, Mitini Nepal, EnGendeRights, and dozens of activists and artists from around the globe. We are profoundly grateful to each of our collaborators, whose partnership and generosity serve as a reminder of the vital importance of global solidarity in the fight to advance the rights and dignity of LGBTIQ+ elders.
Our deepest gratitude goes to all those who have entrusted us with their stories, experiences, and wisdom. Their words are important reminders of the fierce resilience, courage, and creativity of our community’s elders and pioneers.


Dede Oetomo
Indonesia

Sandra Dee
South Africa

Kasha Nabagesera
Uganda

Tzeli Hadjidimitriou
Greece

Kevin Mwachiro
Kenya

Gloria Careaga
Mexico

Dimitra Kyrillou
Greece

Reingard Wagner
Germany

Julio Hernandez
Costa Rica

Sukmaya Magar
Nepal

Tisha Doris
The Philippines

Carola
El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Maria Elena
El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Onixa
El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Josseline
El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Haydee
El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal Speak Out

Nepali LGBTQ+ Older People Share Experience
Language: Nepali

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal Speak on Discrimination

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal on Ageism and Human Rights Violations

Mitini Nepal Storybook
Nepal – English

Milan (Dhan Kumari) Bastola
Nepal – English

Chhotkanu Chaudary
Nepal – English

Bechan Mohammad Khatun
Nepal – English

Akali Chaudhary
Nepal – English

Zeny
Philippines – English

Thyra
Philippines – English

Rey
Philippines – English

Melay
Philippines – English

Magnolia
Philippines – English

King
Philippines – English

Jojo
Philippines – English

Jean
Philippines – English

Iman
Philippines – English

Ibrahim
Philippines – English

EnGendeRights Storybook
Philippines – English

Donnah
Philippines – English

Donna
Philippines – English

Cora
Philippines – English

Rebeca
Panama – Spanish

Mayela
Costa Rica – Spanish

Maricruz
Panama – Spanish

Lissette
Costa Rica – Spanish

Julio
El Salvador – Spanish

Juan
Honduras – Spanish

Gustavo
Honduras – Spanish

Franklin
Costa Rica – Spanish

Francisco
Costa Rica – Spanish

Farid
El Salvador – Spanish

Esther
Nicaragua – Spanish

Costa Rica Storybook

Augusto
Costa Rica – Spanish