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Added on: 07/25/2020

Israeli diplomats buy 600 pounds of tahini to help Arab firm hit by LGBT boycott

07/24/2020

The Arab-Israeli owner of a popular tahini brand facing a boycott for donating to an Israeli LGBTQ rights group has some friends in the Israeli diplomatic community….

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Added on: 07/24/2020

Japan: Pass Equality Act Before Olympics

07/23/2020

Japan’s government should pass the Equality Act ahead of next year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Human Rights Watch, Athlete Ally, and Japan Alliance for LGBT Legislation (J-ALL)…

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Added on: 07/24/2020

LGBT pride flag influenced by Satan? Artiste Joanna Theng receives backlash

07/23/2020

Sharing hot takes on the internet is not always rainbows and butterflies, as one local artiste found out after her opinions on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and…

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Added on: 07/22/2020

Israel: Bill banning gay conversion therapy up for vote, could spark coalition crisis

07/21/2020

A bill outlawing controversial “gay conversion therapy” threatened to generate yet another coalition crisis, as Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party was expected to support the proposal…

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Added on: 07/21/2020

Singapore broadcaster slammed for gay character’s portrayal in drama series

07/20/2020

Singapore’s national free-to-air broadcaster, MediaCorp, has come under fire after portraying a gay character in a manner that some have called “extremely harmful” to the LGBT community….

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Added on: 07/20/2020

Iranian aide who shared cartoon of same-sex parents faces prison for ‘homosexual propaganda’

07/19/2020

The former aide for women’s and family affairs in Iran has been charged with “spreading moral corruption” in the form of a cartoon depicting loving LGBT+ families….

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Added on: 07/20/2020

Tamil LGBTQ voices face even greater risk in Sri Lanka

07/19/2020

As the Sri Lankan state continues to ramp up its militarisation of the North-East, an already marginalised community has now found itself under greater threat. The Tamil…

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Added on: 07/20/2020

Hong Kong’s transgender community faces workplace discrimination, leading LGBT campaigner to launch company guidance scheme

07/19/2020

When Liam Mak Wai-hon began a part-time bartending job at a steakhouse in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan earlier this year, he did not sense anything amiss at…

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Added on: 07/19/2020

Pakistan court orders ‘gender test’ of trans man accused of illegal ‘same-sex’ marriage to woman

07/18/2020

A court in Pakistan has ordered the formation of a medical board to do a ‘gender test’ on a trans man who is accused of changing his…

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Added on: 07/18/2020

How Grandkids Are Changing China’s LGBT Family Dynamics

07/17/2020

Clutching a photograph of his son, Michael boarded a flight from Shanghai to Beijing for a tough conversation. After dinner with his parents, he solemnly called a…

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Added on: 07/18/2020

Tahini: The food at the center of an Arab gay rights battle

07/17/2020

When Julia Zaher, the owner of a company that makes some of the most popular tahini in Israel, made a donation to an Israeli gay rights group…

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Added on: 07/16/2020

Can Douyin, China’s Version of TikTok, Help China’s LGBT Community?

07/15/2020

The Beijing LGBT Center recently opened an account on Douyin, the domestic version of TikTok, attracting over 2,400 followers and featuring short videos that address misconceptions about…

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Added on: 07/16/2020

Taiwan parade celebrates LGBT Pride, island’s virus…

07/15/2020

The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT Pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event…

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Added on: 07/15/2020

Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?

07/14/2020

A year ago, Taiwan made history by becoming the first Asian country to permit same-sex marriage in a region where any form of legal recognition for same-sex…

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Added on: 07/09/2020

Gay rights: the taboo subject in Singapore’s election

07/08/2020

Among a record eleven parties set to contest Singapore’s election on Friday, there has been virtual silence on one of the conservative city-state’s most controversial issues, gay…

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Added on: 07/09/2020

Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

07/08/2020

Thailand’s cabinet approved a civil partnership bill on Wednesday that would recognise same-sex unions with almost the same legal rights as married couples, in one of the…

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Added on: 07/08/2020

Meet Malaysia’s LGBTQ punk rockers

07/07/2020

Singing and playing guitar with her garage punk band TingTongKetz, trans musician Shika Corona is a striking mak nyah — Malay slang for a trans woman. Tall…

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Added on: 07/06/2020

Woman mocked on Twitter for asking Malaysians to boycott Ikea for selling Pride Month bags in the US

07/05/2020

A Malaysian’s vow to boycott furniture brand Ikea for selling Pride Month rainbow bags in its United States store has been met with criticism and ridicule. Last…

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Added on: 07/04/2020

‘Difficulties’ surrounding Indonesia sexual violence eradication bill

07/03/2020

On Thursday, the House of Representatives’ Legislation Body (Baleg) officially dropped the long-sought after sexual violence eradication bill from this year’s National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) priority list,…

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Added on: 07/03/2020

National Human Rights Commission recommends that Nepal legalise same-sex marriage

07/01/2020

The National Human Rights Commission has said that it is unfortunate that same-sex marriage has not been legalised in the country even though it has been five…

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Added on: 07/01/2020

Iraqi news media ‘promoting hate speech’ against LGBT people

06/30/2020

Iraqi media outlets have become key promoters of “hate speech” against LGBT people, according to a new report by Iraqi LGBT rights organisation IraQueer published on Tuesday….

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Added on: 06/30/2020

China’s LGBT couples ‘wed’ online as gay marriage push stalls

06/29/2020

Engaged for over three years, Guo and Zhu are fed up waiting for Chinese lawmakers to approve same-sex marriage — instead, they have turned online to gain…

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Added on: 06/30/2020

Philippines Police Crack Down on LGBT Protest

06/29/2020

On June 26, police in Manila arrested at least 20 people at an LGBT Pride event protesting an anti-terrorism bill that threatens rule of law in the…

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Added on: 06/29/2020

Fighting for the right to recognize same-sex marriage in Japan

06/27/2020

Ikuo Sato knows he will be in trouble if he becomes infected with COVID-19. “I’m over 60, I’ve got diabetes, I’m HIV-positive and I’m on artificial dialysis,”…

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Added on: 06/28/2020

Vietnam lotto shows just the ticket for marginalised LGBT community

06/27/2020

Each night that Nha Vy steps proudly on stage in her traditional Vietnamese ao dai, or sometimes mini dress and heels, memories grow fainter of the taunts…

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Added on: 06/28/2020

Survey on acceptance in Indonesia gives hopes to LGBT community

06/27/2020

A recent survey about homosexuality acceptance in Indonesia has given gay and human rights activists some hope for a future where the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender…

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Added on: 06/26/2020

Israelis split on acceptance of homosexuality – Pew report

06/25/2020

Israeli society is split on its acceptance of homosexuality, but is still far more accepting than other Middle Eastern countries, according to a new report by the…

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Added on: 06/26/2020

From Kenya to Canada, support grows worldwide for homosexuality

06/25/2020

Acceptance of homosexuality is rising broadly across the world, according to a survey published on Thursday, even as sharp divisions persist by region and economic development. Support…

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Added on: 06/25/2020

A Hmong and LGBT-owned tailoring business aims to make customers feel ‘uplifted and loved’

06/24/2020

It can be difficult to be part of a cultural community while also knowing you may be labeled an outcast. That is one of the challenges of…

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Added on: 06/23/2020

China punishes live-stream apps for ‘vulgar’ content

06/23/2020

China has punished 10 live-streaming platforms for “chaotic” content including revealing clothing on female stars and “vulgar hot dances”, the cyberspace watchdog said Tuesday. The sites including…