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Added on: 12/20/2024

First trans political candidates in Nepal’s history celebrate the work they did for visibility

12/19/2024

Two trans women have made history in Nepal for running in local elections. Despite neither one winning her race, the LGBTQ+ community is still celebrating the moment…

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Added on: 12/18/2024

Andhra Pradesh HC Upholds Lesbian Couples Right to Cohabit

12/18/2024

Andhra Pradesh high court on Tuesday upheld the freedom of a lesbian couple and directed their parents to not interfere with their lives. Observing that the petitioner…

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Added on: 12/17/2024

I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future.

12/16/2024

As a queer Syrian man, Khaled Alesmael remains “cautious” about the rebel leadership who have taken over his home country. Having watched LGBTQ+ people jailed for their…

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Added on: 12/17/2024

The hidden struggle of gay men in urban areas across India

12/16/2024

In bustling metropolitan centres throughout India, a disturbing narrative of violence against gay and bisexual men is unfolding, challenging the nation’s progressive legal stance on LGBTQIA+ rights…

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Added on: 12/14/2024

Third High Court In Japan Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban As Unconstitutional

12/14/2024

Following similar rulings in Sapporo and Tokyo earlier this year, the Fukuoka High Court has ruled that the continued ban against same-sex marriage in Japan is unconstitutional….

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Added on: 12/14/2024

Saudi Arabia kills its gay citizens. It will host the FIFA World Cup in 2034

12/13/2024

On Wednesday, FIFA, the international soccer federation responsible for organizing the quadrennial men’s World Cup, formally awarded the 2034 tournament to Saudi Arabia, the lone nation to…

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Added on: 12/11/2024

India’s first queer film is a thirsty love triangle drama from 1971 & was once thought to be lost forever

12/10/2024

Gay characters have long existed in Indian cinema, though Bollywood—not unlike its American counterpart— often made them the butt of the joke. The country didn’t overturn its…

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Added on: 12/09/2024

She Sued Over Transgender ‘Conversion Therapy,’ a First for China

12/08/2024

For years after coming out as transgender, Ling’er, an aspiring influencer in eastern China, struggled from heartbreak to heartbreak. Her family refused to accept her. When she…

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Added on: 12/05/2024

End of gay sex ban a small step for Singapore’s LGBTQ+ couples

12/04/2024

Singapore’s decision to lift a colonial-era ban on sex between men is long overdue and will not end discrimination of LGBT groups in the city-state, rights activists…

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Added on: 12/04/2024

Transgender woman wins payout in China for electroshock ‘conversion’ therapy

12/03/2024

A transgender woman in China who won an unprecedented compensation payout after being subjected to electroshock ‘conversion’ therapy in a psychiatric hospital where she said she was…

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Added on: 12/02/2024

How lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

12/01/2024

In Japanese society, prostitution is often framed as a necessary evil – a way to maintain social harmony by providing men with an outlet for their pent-up sexual…

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Added on: 12/01/2024

Two out trans candidates are running for office in Nepal for the first time

11/30/2024

Two out trans candidates are running for office in Nepal, marking the first time that out trans candidates have run for the positions. Honey Maharjan and Mouni…

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Added on: 11/30/2024

From Chinese army dancer to transgender icon: Jin Xing’s extraordinary journey

11/29/2024

In this edition, we meet the Oprah Winfrey of China. Born a man and once crowned the country’s best male dancer, Jin Xing has gone on to…

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Added on: 11/27/2024

What Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index says about its queer community

11/26/2024

Located in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a country that prioritises Gross National Happiness (GNH) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a philosophy introduced in the 1970s. This…

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Added on: 11/26/2024

Top Hong Kong court dismisses government appeal in gay rights housing case

11/25/2024

Hong Kong’s top court on Tuesday upheld three earlier rulings that favoured granting public housing and inheritance rights to married same-sex couples, citing equality provisions in the…

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Added on: 11/23/2024

Can LGBTQ Filipinos adopt despite same-sex marriage ban in PH?

11/23/2024

Members of the LGBTQ community in the Philippines can adopt children as individuals, but legal adoption does not extend to same-sex couples due to the country’s laws…

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Added on: 11/22/2024

Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights

11/21/2024

The Vatican has blocked discussions over women’s rights at the UN climate summit following a row over gay and transgender issues, sources have told BBC News. Pope Francis’…

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Added on: 11/19/2024

Is Thailand the next big LGBTQ wedding destination? Insiders think so

11/19/2024

On September 24, Thailand celebrated the landmark passage of a marriage equality bill. The legislation, which goes into effect in January 2025, will solidify Thailand’s reputation as…

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Added on: 11/19/2024

‘My whole body was praying for my death’: LGBTQ Afghans say they face abuse in detention as Taliban crackdown intensifies

11/18/2024

It was the early hours of the morning when a guard entered Sohrab’s cell – a small, dark room with a barred window and a blanket on…

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Added on: 11/17/2024

Record number of asylum seekers claiming to be gay allowed to stay under ECHR rules

11/15/2024

A record number of asylum seekers claiming to be gay have been allowed to stay in Britain under ECHR rules. The number of asylum seekers granted leave…

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Added on: 11/16/2024

Three men charged with killing gay teacher in Bangladesh

11/15/2024

Three homophobic Bangladeshi men have been charged with murdering a gay kindergarten teacher last month in the midst of an argument about homosexuality. The killing of Sujan…

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Added on: 11/15/2024

International Pride Awards honour five LGBTIQ+ equality heroes in Cape Town, South Africa

11/14/2024

Cape Town, South Africa – The first-ever International Pride Awards today honoured five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality, celebrating them during a ceremony hosted by South African…

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Added on: 11/12/2024

Gay Israeli Men Are Being Turned Down by Canadian Surrogate Mothers Over Gaza War: ‘I Don’t Have Any That Will Consider It At All’

11/11/2024

Some Canadian surrogates are refusing to carry children for Israeli clients in light of the Gaza war, a standstill disproportionately impacting gay men. The ongoing conflict between…

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Added on: 11/12/2024

Bengaluru boy receives passport with only transgender mother’s name: Report

11/11/24

Akkai Padmashali, a transgender activist, received a passport for her son Avin without listing his father’s name. In a landmark move, the Bengaluru Regional Passport Office has…

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Added on: 11/11/2024

Many continue to suffer, often in silence’: Calcutta tops gay hate list

11/11/2024

Members of India’s gay community continue to face beatings, sexual assault and murder threats even though the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality six years ago, population researchers have…

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Added on: 11/09/2024

Queer and Fighting for Climate Justice in Southeast Asia

11/08/2024

In September 2023, Aidil Iman Aidid, a Malaysian youth activist, was invited by a group of students at a university in Kuala Lumpur to give a speech…

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Added on: 11/05/2024

The story of India’s 1st gay prince and his husband proves love can break barriers—and change minds

11/04/2024

Many of us, as children, often imagined royals as living happily ever after in a faraway castle. For those of us who enjoyed shows and movies like…

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Added on: 11/05/2024

Bangladesh school principal fired for being gay

11/04/2024

In August, a principal in the Bangladeshi city of Kurigram was suspended from his job after allegations surfaced that he is gay, part of a growing fundamentalist…

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Added on: 11/04/2024

‘Western infiltration’ or social progress? LGBT rights caught in US-China crossfire

11/03/2024

On 22 October, Chinese host and dancer Jin Xing sparked an online uproar with a lengthy post on Weibo charging that her performance application was rejected, naming…

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Added on: 11/04/2024

Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional

11/03/2024

Japan’s Tokyo High Court ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional during a hearing on Wednesday. The Tokyo court ruled that the section of the…