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LGBT Rights
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![Kazakhstan Shuts Down Gay Propaganda Law Kazakhstan Shuts Down Gay Propaganda Law](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-27_14-42-29.jpg)
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Gay Propaganda Law
By Catherine Putz
The country's quest to host the 2022 Winter Olympics likely influenced the decision.
![Could the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan’s Anti-Gay Direction? Could the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan’s Anti-Gay Direction?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-23_04-22-26.jpg)
Could the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan’s Anti-Gay Direction?
By Casey Michel
A letter to the International Olympic Committee may be the last best chance to reverse a crackdown on LGBT rights.
![Shibuya Takes Japan a Step Forward on Marriage Equality Shibuya Takes Japan a Step Forward on Marriage Equality](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-08_00-29-44.jpg)
Shibuya Takes Japan a Step Forward on Marriage Equality
By Kyla Ryan
Same-sex couples are celebrating a milestone for LGBT rights in Japan.
![Gay Marriage in Japan? Gay Marriage in Japan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-18_22-59-24.jpg)
Gay Marriage in Japan?
By Jonathan Service
A Tokyo mayor moves Japan a step forward on same-sex marriage.
![The Outlook for LGBT Rights in Myanmar The Outlook for LGBT Rights in Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-05_10-52-03.jpg)
The Outlook for LGBT Rights in Myanmar
By Matthew McFetridge
Constitutional reform offers the chance of protection and rights to a marginalized segment of society.
![Vietnam Prolongs LGBT Discrimination Vietnam Prolongs LGBT Discrimination](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-03_11-19-15.jpg)
Vietnam Prolongs LGBT Discrimination
By David Mann
The government has blocked legislation that would provide equal protection for Vietnam’s LGBT community.
![The Gay Spring in Afghanistan, Iran and India The Gay Spring in Afghanistan, Iran and India](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-09_09-34-36.jpg)
The Gay Spring in Afghanistan, Iran and India
By Nemat Sadat
The seeds of acceptance are being planted in some traditionally very conservative countries.
![Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-18_02-17-50.jpg)
Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights
By David Mann
Is one of Asia’s most repressive states paving the way for gay marriage?
![A Small Step Forward for ASEAN LGBT Rights A Small Step Forward for ASEAN LGBT Rights](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-28_06-20-43.jpg)
A Small Step Forward for ASEAN LGBT Rights
By Kirsten Han
LGBT activists face a tough battle winning acceptance in Southeast Asia, but there are some modest signs of change.
![Sochi Olympics Cast Spotlight On Russia's LGBT Discrimination Sochi Olympics Cast Spotlight On Russia's LGBT Discrimination](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-02-14_18-38-34.jpg)
Sochi Olympics Cast Spotlight On Russia's LGBT Discrimination
By Justin McDonnell
The West's focus on Russia's controversial anti-gay law has brought little change so far.
![Queer Pakistan Under Attack Queer Pakistan Under Attack](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-20_21-29-57.jpg)
Queer Pakistan Under Attack
By Kiran Nazish
Pakistan's Telecommunications Authority banned a popular LGBT website, raising public health concerns.
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