Pinoy Fiesta and UNHCR Coming Out Event!

June 16, 2018

Senator Ngo was delighted to attend the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show in Toronto on Saturday, June 16.   The annual Fiesta is a celebration of the heritage and contributions of Filipino-Canadians in Ontario. It also showcases the very best of the Filipino culture, talent and cuisine.  This year, the Fiesta also launched the Sen Jun Ping Pong Cup!

The following day, on Sunday, June 17, Senator Ngo was invited by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to celebrate their new partnership with the Trans Workforce at a Coming Out Event in Toronto.  The Senator was invited as a panelist to the event, which aimed to raise awareness of the issues relevant to LGBTQ refugees in Canada and highlighted the need to improve protection for refugees through the creation of inclusive environments.

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