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Pushing the envelope for inclusion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2022
» When Carla Grant Pickens joined IBM over two decades ago, she was a new mum in search of a job in her late 20s. She knew the US multinational technology company had long been at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusion, which it still values to this day.
In conservative Florida, LGBT community fights to make its voice heard
AFP, Published on 16/10/2022
» ORLANDO - A Beyonce hit thumped in the background as Pride parade participants marched on Saturday through the streets of Orlando, transforming the Florida city into a rainbow island in a US state more and more associated with the conservative politics of its governor.
Seen and heard
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2022
» It has been nearly 30 years since Dr Grace Nono released her first album on a new label, Tao Music, which she set up with her late partner, producer and guitarist Bob Aves. With her musical collaborator, she set about searching for her musical identity.
Johnson’s Baby’s latest ‘Heart of a Mom’ campaign in Thailand
Published on 06/10/2022
» Johnson’s Baby’s latest ‘Heart of a Mom’ campaign in Thailand raises societal awareness of equitable and inclusive motherhood
On the road to equality
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/09/2022
» Joyce Teng remembers the day when Taiwan's parliament passed the same-sex marriage bill in 2019, making it the first country in Asia to recognise such a union. Thousands of supporters erupted in joy outside the parliament building in the capital.
Gender identity gets starring role at Venice Film Festival
AFP, Published on 06/09/2022
» VENICE - Transgender issues have taken centre stage at the Venice Film Festival this year, with Italian director Emanuele Crialese even using the platform to reveal he was born a woman as he presented his new film starring Penelope Cruz.
Small steps forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2022
» Singapore's rights bill falls short while media representation lags with Netflix cancellation.
Singapore, Vietnam ease anti-gay laws; Indonesia urged to look other way
Published on 24/08/2022
» Indonesia’s top Islamic scholars have urged Jakarta not to follow the lead of neighbouring countries in decriminalising gay sex, as many in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation continue to view same-sex relationships as deviant.
Why counting queers is a sign of progress
Oped, Published on 11/08/2022
» 'What is your sexual orientation?" In Brazil, where queer people have historically been ignored and excluded from statistics, this question holds special significance for the LGBTQ+ community.
Calling Thai domestic abuse to account
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 04/08/2022
» Developing societies (including Thailand) have enjoyed the presence of extended families, in contrast with the smaller unit of nuclear families. This broader coverage, encompassing not only the parents and children but also grandparents and other dependants, has offered a social safety net to support family members. Yet, that extended unit has now been disintegrating for some time, compounded by the stress due to Covid-19. What then are the areas needing more attention to tackle the changing scenario?