Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality
A gay couple in South Korea is the first to be granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.
July 18 2024 1:53 PM
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Nymphia Wind performs for Taiwan’s outgoing president
President Tsai Ing-wen has been instrumental for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in the Asian nation.
May 15 2024 3:35 PM
12 photos exploring the lives of Thailand’s transgender community
Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the country's historical turning point through a series of compelling photographs showcasing the lives of these trans women entertainers.
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April 29 2024 11:55 AM
Nymphia Wind hopes to represent Asian excellence after winning 'Drag Race'
After making herstory, this crowned queen is ready to take on the world.
April 26 2024 8:00 AM
This soccer star just made history by marrying her girlfriend
Just five months after appearing in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, defender Tran Thi Thu became the first women's professional football player to marry another woman in Vietnam.
January 10 2024 10:00 AM
Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage
In a groundbreaking move, a couple in Nepal becomes the first to have their marriage legally recognized.
December 03 2023 9:16 AM
Hong Kong Is Co-hosting the Gay Games, But Its Conservative Political Elite Isn't Happy About It
Eight city lawmakers on Wednesday backed a petition from conservative groups calling for the games to be scrapped, accusing the event of advocating for LGBTQ rights and spreading “Western ideology.”
November 07 2023 9:55 AM
Historic Gay Games Open in Hong Kong and Guadalajara Amid Criticisms
It’s the first time the Gay Games will be hosted in Asia or Latin America, but critics have questions.
November 02 2023 4:53 PM
Japan Court Rules It Is ‘Unconstitutional’ to Force Transgender People Be Sterilized
The law has long been decried by LGBTQ+ rights groups, and previous challenges in court have been struck down.
October 28 2023 1:30 PM
Gay Sex Ban in Military Upheld by South Korean Court
In the past, the law has been used to arrest dozens of people in what critics have called a “gay witch-hunt.”
October 27 2023 5:17 PM
Malaysia Bans Possession of Pride-Themed Swatch Watches
Penalties include three years in prison and a $4,000 fine.
August 10 2023 4:00 PM
Malaysia’s LGBTQ+ Community Blasts The 1975’s Matty Healy’s Same-Sex Kiss
LGBTQ+ activists fear the kiss could set off a clampdown against LGBTQ+ people.
July 26 2023 2:00 PM
The 1975’s Matty Healy Speaks Out Against Malaysia’s Antigay Law, Kisses Bandmate in Protest
The problematic singer has been known to speak out in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
July 22 2023 6:39 PM
Taiwan Grants Adoption Rights to Same-Sex Couples in Latest Step Toward Equality
The bill was passed on Tuesday.
May 17 2023 10:12 AM
Gay Sex Will Be Decriminalized in Singapore, Says Prime Minister
(CNN) "Sex between consenting men should not be criminalized," Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said over the weekend.
August 22 2022 5:36 PM
As Beijing Hosts the Olympics, LGBTQ+ Rights in Asia Remain Dismal
The Beijing Games will portray a rosy picture of life, but the reality is much different for millions of queer Asians and Pacific Islanders.
February 02 2022 6:48 PM
Marriage Equality Rejected by Thailand's Constitutional Court
The ruling has outraged activists, but the court did say that legislators should take action to guarantee equal rights.
November 18 2021 4:55 PM
130+ LGBTQ Rights Groups Demand Protection for Vulnerable Afghans
The rights organizations voice concern over the history of the Taliban and the group's extremist views.
August 23 2021 4:15 PM
