A new study that tackles the issue of equality rights in Hong Kong aims to document the debate between LGBTI activists, radical conservatives and the local government.
Singapore's highest court has not only dismissed a lawsuit by a gay man fighting workplace discrimination at a multinational departmental store but ruled that he must pay for legal costs.
A 19-year-old's campaign to challenge a decision by the civil affairs department of Hunan government not to register his gay rights organization has thrown him into the media spotlight.
Clashes broke out in Taipei at the weekend as pro-gay marriage activists tried to join a rally organized by Christian churches to promote the idea of a family as consisting of one father, one mother and their children.
LGBT rights advocacy groups in Taiwan have condemned former Democratic Progressive Party chairman Lin I-hsiung over comments that there should be special legislation for same-sex marriages.
For some, being gay is full of excitement, parties and unapologetic love. but one often forgets that depending on your location or your social background, your sexuality, true essence of your identity, could get you bullied, fired or even killed. .
On Monday, Uganda President Yoweri Musevini signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which includes life imprisonment for repeat offenders and jail time for people who fail to report homosexuals to police. This the latest on the repercussions of the world’s most homophobic legislation.
It’s been a busy start to the year in Hong Kong with news from the courts and the people suggesting that acceptance of the LGBT community is tentatively on the up. Let’s have a quick look at what’s been going on.