Health promotion
within LGBTQ+ communities
- Individual: 1 award
- Organisation: 1 award
Celebrating sexual and gender diversity
International, national and local recognition
Ardhanareeswara Award
The 8th International and National Award and Recognition
on Sexual Diversity 2026
8 December 2026
10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
About the award
The story of
“Ardhanareeswara”
Ardhanareeswara (Ardhanarīśvara)
A symbol of balance and equality
Meaning and origins
The union of Shiva and Parvati in one form, half male and half female, represents masculine and feminine creative energy. This form appears in the Puranas and ancient Indian art.
Values and beliefs
A symbol of harmony across genders and emotions, believed to bring love, understanding and sincerity into life.
Relevance today
A reminder to embrace diverse gender identities, uphold human dignity and recognise the equal worth of every person.
“Ardhanareeswara
is a symbol of living together
in balance and equality.”
Our objectives
Ardhanareeswara Forum
and Awards
8th edition · 2026
Organised by the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) and its partners to advance a society that respects diversity.
Read about our purpose- 01
Honour meaningful contributions
Recognise individuals, agencies and organisations that support LGBTQ+ people and their work without prejudice or discrimination.
- 02
Raise awareness of community action
Highlight the practical contributions of individuals, agencies and supporting organisations in advancing sexual and gender diversity across society.
- 03
Encourage and inspire
Support the individuals, agencies and organisations working on every aspect of sexual and gender diversity.
- 04
Sustain action for diversity
Promote broad, lasting action on sexual and gender diversity by individuals, agencies and organisations.
Award categories
Award categories and selection criteria
Honouring individuals, organisations and partners whose outstanding work advances equality,
human dignity, and sexual and gender diversity.
Human rights advocacy
for LGBTQ+ communities
- Individual: 1 award
- Organisation: 1 award
Community empowerment
and capacity building for LGBTQ+ communities
- Individual: 1 award
- Organisation: 1 award
Creative Media Award
for sexual and gender diversity
- Community media: 1 award
- Mass media: 1 award
- Social media: 1 award
Pride Award
Individual: 1 award · Organisation: 1 award
Friendship Award
One award for an individual or organisation
The ceremony and event highlights
- Pink Economy Exhibition
- International forum
- Ardhanareeswara Award ceremony
Programme
Event programme
The 8th Ardhanareeswara Award · 2026
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
- 10.00 - 17.30 ICT
Pink Economy Exhibition
- 12.00 - 12.30 ICT
Registration
- 12.30 - 13.00 ICT
Opening ceremony
- 13.00 - 14.30 ICT
International Keynote & Exchange
International knowledge and practices in safe spaces and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), building inclusive organisations and cities towards Bangkok WorldPride 2030.
- 14.30 - 17.30 ICT
Ardhanareeswara Award ceremony
The event
Three highlights, one inspiring day
Exhibition
Pink Economy Exhibition
A creative Pink Economy for a sustainable future — showcasing how diversity is evolving from a social agenda into economic infrastructure.
Forum
International Keynote & Exchange
A hybrid forum at the 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice, with 200 in-person seats and an online live stream.
Award ceremony
Ardhanareeswara Award ceremony
Honouring individuals and organisations advancing sexual and gender diversity internationally, nationally and locally.
Award recipients
Seven years of recognition
Look back at the first seven editions of the Ardhanareeswara Award.
Meet the award recipients
1Edition 1 · 2017
12 December 2017
at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
2Edition 2 · 2018
12 December 2018
at Sri Burapha Auditorium, Thammasat University
3Edition 3 · 2019
20 January 2020
at Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University
4Edition 4 · 2022
14 December 2022
at 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
5Edition 5 · 2023
13 December 2023
at 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
6Edition 6 · 2024
13 December 2024
at 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
7Edition 7 · 2025
13 December 2025
at 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
8th edition · 2026
8 December 2026 at the 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice
Join usRegister for the event
Be part of
the change
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 10th-floor conference hall, Ministry of Justice — Limited to 200 seats, with a live stream for participants around the world.