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Malaysia’s New Sex Scandal: Look Beyond the Politics
By Preeti Jha
The scandal is also demonizing an already persecuted LGBT minority.
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Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia
January 29, 2019
Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia
Sexual minorities in Central Asia live under significant pressure.
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Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia
<i>A Luta Continua</i>: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste
September 01, 2018
A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is seen as a bright spot when it comes to LGBTI rights in Southeast Asia, but many challenges remain.
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A Luta Continua: LGBTI Rights in Timor-Leste
Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
April 06, 2018
Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
Will Civil Code amendments or new legislation best serve the rights of same-sex couples in Taiwan?
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Imperfect Democracy: The Way for Marriage Equality in Taiwan
Beyond Section 377: Where Does India's LGBT Movement Stand?
July 07, 2016
Beyond Section 377: Where Does India's LGBT Movement Stand?
Section 377 continues to loom large over India's LGBT community.
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Beyond Section 377: Where Does India's LGBT Movement Stand?
China’s Misunderstood History of Gay Tolerance
June 22, 2015
China’s Misunderstood History of Gay Tolerance
The Chinese LGBT community struggles to establish itself against intolerance. It wasn’t always that way.
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China’s Misunderstood History of Gay Tolerance
Anti-gay Crashers Charged with Hooliganism in Kyrgyzstan
May 20, 2015
Anti-gay Crashers Charged with Hooliganism in Kyrgyzstan
The anti-gay activists are the ones being charged, but life hasn't gotten much better for LGBT Kyrgyz.
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Anti-gay Crashers Charged with Hooliganism in Kyrgyzstan
Indian Supreme Court Creates ‘Third Gender’ Category for Transgenders
April 15, 2014
Indian Supreme Court Creates ‘Third Gender’ Category for Transgenders
The Indian Supreme Court’s ruling on Tuesday aims to empower India’s Hirja population.
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Indian Supreme Court Creates ‘Third Gender’ Category for Transgenders
Did China Just Legalize Gay Marriage? (Probably Not)
December 13, 2013
Did China Just Legalize Gay Marriage? (Probably Not)
Reports that Jiangsu legalized gay marriage are probably false, but China has still come a long way in LGBT acceptance.
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Did China Just Legalize Gay Marriage? (Probably Not)
LGBT Politics in Southeast Asia
August 02, 2013
LGBT Politics in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s LGBT community is starting to make some political headway, but the battle is long and uphill.
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LGBT Politics in Southeast Asia
Acceptance of China’s Urban LGBT Community Grows
July 11, 2013
Acceptance of China’s Urban LGBT Community Grows
This year’s turnout for Shanghai Pride was the largest for the LGBT event to date.
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Acceptance of China’s Urban LGBT Community Grows
Pakistani Lesbian Couple Wed in UK
June 10, 2013
Pakistani Lesbian Couple Wed in UK
A Pakistani couple become the first Muslim lesbians to marry in what could be a milestone for LGBT communities in the developing world.
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Pakistani Lesbian Couple Wed in UK
Asia Divided On Homosexuality
June 04, 2013
Asia Divided On Homosexuality
A new poll finds that Asia-Pacific nations differ drastically on whether they accept homosexuality.
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Asia Divided On Homosexuality
November 14, 2011
Sex, Politics & Seksualiti Merdeka
Malaysia’s decision to ban the Seksualiti Merdeka sexuality festival was depressingly intolerant.
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Sex, Politics & Seksualiti Merdeka
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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