The 2006 Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Parade (TLGP) held last Saturday at Yoyogi Park Event Square in Shibuya attracted approximately 3,800. A report released last week by amfAR found an alarming increase in HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asia.
A HIV-positive Melbourne man accused of deliberately spreading HIV to five men and attempting to infect 11 others allegedly had a "condom phobia" and wanted to contract the virus. In the meanwhile, the inaugural Asia Pacific Continental Outgames might be held in Melbourne, organisers say. For the very first time, the Philippine Senate will tackle proposed bills that seek to penalise discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders.
A sizzling seafood BBQ buffet dinner, Two Queens party, poolside parties, and Fridae's signature party Nation and closing party Hot Couture with DJs Tony Moran and Kate Monroe among others - are what W@Nation attendees can expect.
The largest LGBT rights conference yet held was held in Montreal, linked to the first Out Games. Doug Sanders has more on the celebrity lineup at the largest gay rights conference ever held.
The opening event of Singapore's second annual IndigNation festival was largely successful with over 150 attendees including not only members of the gay community but also diplomats, academics and politicians who were there to engage the gay community.
Latest Hong Kong government figures show that MSMs have overtaken heterosexuals as the major group of new HIV infections and HIV prevalence among MSM is about 20 times that of the general population. Meanwhile Slovenia has passed a limited domestic-partnership bill, shortly after the Czech Republic whose laws went into effect July 1.
New York-based Tony Moran will replace Chus & Ceballos as the headlining DJ at Nation.VI, touted as Asia's largest gay and lesbian dance party, to be held in Phuket, Thailand from Oct 20-22, 2006.
In two unprecedented cases, a former TV show host in Manila has filed a gay discrimination suit against a restaurant; in Taipei, a student has filed a suit against his parents, hospital after being locked up in psychiatric ward. In the US, Oprah Winfrey has denied rumours that she is having a gay relationship with her business partner and best friend.
IndigNation 2006, the second in the annual series, will kick off on August 1 with an art installation, a talk by Singapore's pioneer gay activist and Fridae columnist Alex Au and a party.
The Hong Kong Appeals Court last week heard debates by lawyers seeking to overturn a ruling that a higher age of consent for gays than for heterosexuals and lesbians is discriminatory and unconstitutional. Last weekend, French lesbian tennis player Amlie Mauresmo won the Wimbledon title last Saturday. Meanwhile, Tokyo's gay film festival marks its 15th year.
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