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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.

More LGBT people have become confident to live with their identity and are coming out at an early age due to a welcoming social environment.

Mandaue City passes ordinance to ensure equality and respect for LGBT men and women and Rosario town hires 20 gay men as traffic wardens to enforce discipline.

The HIV Foundation Asia teamed up with Sundance Asia dance parities in Thailand to raise awareness about HIV among gay men in Southeast Asia.

A human rights lawyer from Singapore who is pushing for decriminalization of gay sex and protection from discrimi...