Human rights activists in 13 cities on four continents are conducting an “international day of action” on June 27 to press for the Sultan of Brunei to repeal anti-gay laws that he recently promulgated.
Amidst reports of rival protests from religious groups in the city, Singapore will hold its sixth consecutive Pink Dot event on Saturday 28th June at Hong Lim Park from 5pm.
Foreign diplomatic missions have for the first time participated in the annual Korea Queer Cultural Festival to demonstrate support that their countries have for the LGBT community in South Korea.
Over 12,000 visitors attended Hong Kong's first Pink Dot festival at Tamar Park. The outdoor event welcomed LGBT and their friends, family and colleagues to a day dedicated to supporting inclusiveness, diversity and love equality.
The LGBT community in Hong Kong is confused over claims that the local government objected to British same-sex couples being able be wed at the UK consulate.
The US Consul General has promised to work and promote LGBT rights in Vietnam and enable the Vietnamese society to further equality and social acceptance in the country.
The latest health ministry figures of the number of gay and bisexual people with HIV/Aids is worrying, says Singapore's premier voluntary organization that helps those living with the infection.