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Korean LGBTQ community hails landmark ruling
Published on 18/07/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea’s supreme court has upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner is eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, in a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged other jurisdictions in the region.
Data access key to health reforms
Oped, Published on 16/07/2024
» Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates. Today, data and technology allow us to more accurately measure women's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including reductions in maternal mortality, uptake of contraception, and progress toward gender equality. We can now measure success better than ever before.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.
Esports industry should be embarrassed right now
News, Adam Minter, Published on 15/07/2024
» The first-ever Esports World Cup was launched in Saudi Arabia last weekend with a record-breaking US$60 million (2.1 billion baht) prize pool.
Island picked for Pride bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 12/07/2024
» Phuket has been chosen to represent Thailand in a bid to compete for the opportunity to host the 2025 InterPride World Conference.
Meta to axe more posts targeting ‘Zionists’
Published on 09/07/2024
» Meta Platforms said on Tuesday that it would start taking down more posts that target “Zionists”, where the term is used to refer to Jewish people and Israelis rather than representing supporters of the political movement.
Frustrated by Japan's same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
Published on 09/07/2024
» TOKYO/YOKOHAMA: Unable to get married legally in Japan, LGBTQ couples are celebrating their special bond by donning traditional kimonos and fashionable formal wear for elaborate "photo weddings".
LGBTQ+ awaits 'groundbreaking' law
News, Published on 08/07/2024
» After more than two decades of advocating for a marriage equality bill, Thailand is set to become Asia's next gay marriage hotspot.
Marriage equality brings joy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/07/2024
» Same-sex couples have been expressing joy since the passage of Thailand's Marriage Equality Bill in the Senate two weeks ago.
Japan Airlines Thailand Branch Supports Love Pride Parade 2024
Published on 01/07/2024
» Japan Airlines (JAL) is pleased to be a sponsor of the Love Pride Parade 2024 for the first time this year. This support to the community reflects the international carrier's corporate values and dedication to social responsibility, as well as its commitment to fostering a more inclusive society that respects the human rights of all people.