What is "anjaree"

Anjaree ( Thai: อัญจารี) is the largest gay and lesbian rights organization in Thailand, with roots as a gender rights organization for women.

Anjaree Group was formed originally in 1986 by a small group of lesbian feminist activists in order to articulate lesbian issues in the women's movement and the society at large. Among their successes include stopping discriminatory policy and practices including the Rajabhat Institute's discriminatory rules on banning transgender people from enrollment at its institute during 1996. They became dormant until 2011. They are now the primary group fighting for same sex marriage rights in Thailand.