LGBTQ rights
A Conservative Indian City is About to Have its First Queer, Youth-Organised Film Festival
The films will focus on “issues faced by the community across the country.”
A Trans Woman was Hacked to Death in the Philippines
Advocates are once again pushing for the SOGIE bill, which aims to protect the LGBTQ community in the Philippines.
This City's First Ever Pride March Ended With Far-Right Mobs Hunting Down Queer Kids
Footage taken after the march in Kharkiv, Ukraine shows thugs in balaclavas kicking and beating Pride marchers.
Indonesia Could Soon Criminalise Anal Sex and Cohabitation Outside of Marriage
Conservative groups have been trying to police these private matters since 2017 and Indonesia’s House of Representatives is now seriously considering legislation that would make this possible.
In Singapore, A Christian Group Aims to Help LGBTQ Individuals ‘Overcome’ Being Gay
True Love claims to be doing nothing more than supporting fellow Christians. But critics say their faint rainbow-coloured liberalism is just a way to cover their true, intolerant intentions.
Thailand Could Become the First Country in Southeast Asia to Allow Same-Sex Unions
A bill that would legalise same-sex unions is supported by lawmakers and many Thai citizens.
Poland’s Populist Government Has Declared War on the LGBTQ Community
“People who look stereotypically queer or gay are being attacked on the street for this, almost every day.”
Seaport Terminals in The Philippines Will Soon Have 'All Gender' Bathrooms
The move comes after a series of incidents relating to gender discrimination in recent months.
Trans Woman's Killer Used the "Gay Panic Defense." It's Still Legal in 42 States.
Islan Nettles' assailant claimed he’d felt duped and humiliated by the revelation of his victim's gender identity
The Far Right Is Doxxing and Threatening Drag Queen Story Hour. These Queens Won’t Be Stopped.
A SWAT team recently had to stand guard outside a library while Tirrany Hex read aloud “Not All Princesses Wear Pink.”
The Philippine Government is Conducting an Online Poll on Same-Sex Unions
Is the Philippine House of Representatives considering legislating same-sex unions?
Texas Governor Risks His Laptop to Save Chick-fil-A’s Right to Be Homophobic
He's expected to sign the so-called “Save Chick-fil-A” bill, which passed the Texas House Monday.