with the School of Law, organised the "The Blooming of Love: A Dream of Equality" event, as part of the "Celebration of Love and Marriage Equality" campaign at M for U Centre. This event was supported by the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development, the Gender Equality Promotion Fund, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok Pride, and Amnesty International Thailand.
The event aimed to provides an important opportunity for MFU lecturers, staff, and students to exchange knowledge and views on marriage equality, which became law on 23 January 2025. This law marks a significant step for Thailand towards gender equality and the recognition of everyone's rights.
Ms. Arisara Lekkham, Assistant Dean of the School of Law stated in her opening remarks that Mae Fah Luang University recognizes the importance of creating an equal and inclusive society, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university is not just an educational hub, but also a space for freedom of thought, where we promote social equality. MFU is committed to creating a learning environment that encourages understanding and acceptance of diversity, allowing everyone to grow together in a society that respects human dignity.
To promote participants’ better understanding of equality and rights in a global context, the event featured a series of engaging activities, including human rights workshop by Amnesty International Thailand, a screening of the documentary TOVE, an academic panel discussion on "Understanding Marriage Equality: Perspectives on Equality, Rights, and the Future," featuring esteemed speakers, workshop on "Embracing Gender Diversity: Creating Inclusive Educational Spaces for All," and the Write for Rights Campaign by students and human rights activists from Mae Fah Luang University.
Ms. Thitiporn Charoensuk, a second-year student at the School of Law and a member of the organising team, reflected that “The Bloom of Love is more than just a seminar; it is a space where voices, especially those of the younger generation, can truly flourish. We witnessed incredible energy and hope from the participants, which was truly inspiring, especially given that these conversations took place within an academic setting. Our goal was to establish a platform that sparks conversations on marriage equality and human rights. Based on the feedback received, it is evident that young people are becoming increasingly engaged and aware of these issues. We believe that this event has helped expand the space for these discussions to grow even further in the future. We hope to push this movement beyond legal reforms and towards a cultural and attitudinal shift. Our aim is to continue working with various sectors to ensure that human rights, in all dimensions, become a widely discussed and actively pursued issue in Thai society.”
