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They told Asia Catalyst that prejudice against them was so high that they were afraid of even undertaking common everyday tasks such as using public transport or leaving their home to go shopping

A Taoist temple in Taiwan is attracting throngs of gay worshippers and pilgrims looking to pray for a suitable life partner.

Petition says products such as anal lubes and massagers that are shaped like the phallus violates the anti-gay Section 377 law.

Anti-gay stigma and discrimination has kept a lot of young gay men from getting tested for fear of exposing their sexual orientation.

Randy Berry was named Feb 23 to significantly advance efforts to move towards a world free from violence and discrimination against LGBT people.

There are few places LGBT family members can turn to because there is already widespread social discrimination. Asian families are among the worst perpetrators of violence against family members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transsexual , say rights activists.

More than 80 percent of the calls received by Chennai city's first helpline for lesbians are from men calling in to ask how women can be attracted by other women.

Section 377 is discriminatory, unreasonable and violates individual privacy and human dignity, said Law Commission Chairman Justice AP Shah.

The Asahi Shimbun poll showed 52 percent of those surveyed approved the plan by Shibuya Ward to recognize same-sex couples as “equivalent” to those married.