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homosexuality
March 31, 2021
Amid Debate Over LGBT Rights, Uzbek Authorities Victim-Blame Attacked Activist
By Catherine Putz
A blogger who suggested Uzbekistan decriminalize gay sex was brutally attacked. The Interior Ministry and others blame him for provoking the assault.
September 18, 2020
LGBT Community Targeted by Police in Indonesia
By Joshua Mcdonald
Homosexuality is legal in most of Indonesia, but attacks on the community have been on the rise in recent years.
June 15, 2016
Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.
February 23, 2016
A New Hope For India’s LGBT Community
By Sanjay Kumar
India's Supreme Court will revisit Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes homosexuality.
October 21, 2014
South Koreans More Accepting of LGBT Community
By Steven Denney
South Koreans are increasingly accepting of homosexuality.
June 04, 2013
Asia Divided On Homosexuality
A new poll finds that Asia-Pacific nations differ drastically on whether they accept homosexuality.
September 07, 2011
Asia’s Gay-Friendliest Nation?
A flexible view of sexuality has allowed gays to find a place in the community in the Philippines – as long as they stay focused on the family.
January 12, 2011
An Example for Indian Parents
Parents in India can be too hands on. One mother’s easy acceptance of her son being gay suggests another approach.
April 19, 2010
Privilege of Privacy
A recent high-profile death reminds us how powerful broadcast media can be.
March 04, 2010
Diversity's OK, Sometimes
Two recent cases highlight the ongoing difficulties facing gays in India.
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