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Books 1 year ago

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French author Martel shares hope for LGBTQ people amid global challenges

The author of the bestselling In the Closet of the Vatican has faith in LGBTQ representation through cultural “soft power”, which plays a crucial role in the fight for human rights.

Academia 1 year ago

What next after same sex marriage in Thailand?

It is a great cause for celebration, cherishing love and friendship in their gender diversity. It is also time to look for the “next steps”.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill

The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate before it is endorsed by the king.

Europe 2 years ago

Greek same-sex couples race to wed after historic vote

The historic bill that parliament approved overnight also allowed same-sex couples to marry and adopt children.

Society 2 years ago

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Over 90 percent of Indonesians are against same-sex marriage: Pew research

Despite rising support across Asia for the legalization of gay marriage, a new survey from the Pew Research Center has found that a large majority of Indonesians still oppose the idea.

Community 2 years ago

Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

Around 200 Cubans marched in Havana to the rhythm of conga, celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Americas 3 years ago

US Congress passes bill to protect same-sex marriage

The vote in the House of Representatives saw 39 Republicans join a united Democratic majority in a rare show of bipartisanship, provoking loud cheers on the floor less than 10 days after the Senate passed the same bill.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Singapore lifts gay sex ban, blocks marriage equality

The British colonial-era law penalised sex between men with up to two years in jail, although the statute was not actively enforced.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage not unconstitutional

Three same-sex couples had filed the case in the Osaka district court, only the second to be heard on the issue in Japan. As well as dismissing their claim the ban contravenes Japan's constitution, the court rejected their claim for 1 million yen ($7,414) in damages.

Editorial 4 years ago

Are Indonesians homophobic?

Claiming "neutrality" in hate crimes that target any vulnerable individual or minority group doesn't translate in the global digital era, and Indonesians would do well to remember that silence is complicity.

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