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Indonesian LGBT community wins respite from criminalisation
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/04/2018
» The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Indonesia is breathing a sigh of relief, at least temporarily, as legislators have put on hold the passage of revisions to the Criminal Code that would criminalise gay sex along with extramarital sex.
LGBT community vows to push harder in 2021
News, Nishrat Nakhata, Published on 15/02/2021
» As street protests came back last year pointing out pressing issues needing change in the country, the LGBT community joined the movement calling for more progress on gender equality too. And although 2021 is not a year to expect any leaps of progress, activism for the cause will continue.
Murder, 'gay-hunters' strike terror in Russia's LGBT community
AFP, Published on 06/08/2019
» SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia: When LGBT activist Yelena Grigoryeva found her name on a hit list of a "gay-hunting" group, she did not appear to take the threat seriously.
Fewer rainbows, less social media for China's LGBT community
AFP, Published on 16/05/2019
» BEIJING - China's LGBT community has had a tough year: Censors have shut down social media forums, news media have curbed coverage of gay issues, and online shops have removed rainbow-themed products.
Targeted by Erdogan, Turkey's LGBT community face 'tsunami of hate'
AFP, Published on 23/02/2021
» ISTANBUL - Murat has watched for years as LGBT people who face persecution in the Middle East have found refuge in his cosmopolitan neighbourhood of Istanbul.
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.
LGBT tent grows wider
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/01/2018
» Next week, make your way to Impact Muang Thong Thani for the inaugural Thailand LGBT Expo, to be held from Jan 25-28.
LGBT tourism eyes new horizons
AFP, Published on 12/03/2018
» BERLIN: From gay-friendly honeymoon destinations to party escapes, tourism has long catered to LGBT travellers. But as acceptance grows, so do calls for the industry to broaden its offers, and avoid cliches.
LGBT on the big screen
Life, -- Sopheavuthtey Borin, Published on 04/07/2019
» If you did not get to take part in any of the activities celebrating Pride Month in June, never fear -- the LGBT+ Film Festival 2019 is here.
Future Forward pushes LGBT panel
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2019
» The Future Forward Party has pushed for the setup of an LGBT permanent committee in Parliament.