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Singapore court hears new challenges to gay sex ban
Three people – a retired doctor, a DJ and an LGBT rights advocate – lodge fresh challenges in the Singapore Supreme Court, aiming to prove the British colonial era law is unconstitutional
Murder, 'gay-hunters' strike terror in Russia's LGBT community
The Pila group promises 'very dangerous and cruel little gifts' to a number of Russia's gay activists
The power of Pink Dot, Singapore's LGBTQ+ movement, lies in its rejection
What happens after the music dies and the lights go out on Pink Dot?
Despite rain, thousands march for equality in Manila's Pride parade
A Manila Pride organizer says the march 'is a human rights movement – and as such, is a call for active solidarity with other marginalized communities'
Why the term 'bakla' can be more closeting than liberating for some
'Growing up with the tag of bakla weighs heavily on the shoulders of many, due to the expectations of who the bakla should be,' says sociology professor Athena Charanne Presto
Hong Kong court declares male gay sex laws unconstitutional
It is the latest legal victory for Hong Kong's gay community who have struggled to persuade the pro-Beijing authorities in the international financial hub to allow gay marriage or civil unions
Bangladesh charges extremists over gay activist murders
Authorities say the 8 suspects are members of Ansar al Islam, a group also blamed for a series of murders since 2013
'We exist' LGBT say in message to pope in Panama
"Together as a community, we are saying: We are here," says a 21-year-old protestor
LGBTQ+ community takes pride to Mindanao
(UPDATED) 'I believe that it’s about time to rise together against discrimination, exclusion, and violence,' says Mindanao Pride founder, Hamilcar Chanjueco
U.S. Supreme Court rules for baker in gay wedding cake case
The US high court rules that while the Colorado Civil Rights Commission determined that Masterpiece Cakeshop must serve clients regardless of sexual orientation, the panel showed 'clear and impermissible hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs' of the baker
Duterte on same-sex marriage: 'We can change the law'
'Ako gusto ko, same-sex marriage,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in his speech during a gathering of the LGBT community in Davao City
Duterte wants LGBT representation in anti-poverty body
President Rodrigo Duterte says he is looking for a 'bright' and 'honest' person to represent the LGBT community in the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor
U.S. Supreme Court to rule on wedding cake that split America
Two men, so in love with each other, could not for a moment imagine that their cake-shopping excursion would wind up before the US Supreme Court five years later and spark a national debate about fundamental rights
Trump policies at stake in U.S. Supreme Court session
From Trump's perspective, the most significant case would result in a validation of his decrees limiting immigration, which have faced repeated setbacks in lower courts
Thousands march in London for gay Pride milestone
This year s Pride Parade also marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in England and Wales
Foreigners banned as Singapore holds gay rights rally
The Singaporean government has also banned overseas companies from providing sponsorship to this year s Pink Dot rally
WATCH: 'What is love?' at Pride March 2017
LGBTQ or heterosexual those who were at the 2017 Pride March all agree that LoveWins
Rappler Talk: Naomi Fontanos on support for the LGBTQ+ community
GANDA Filipinas Naomi Fontanos calls for solidarity with members of the LGBTQ community and gay rights advocates
Turkey police break up Gay Pride protest in Istanbul
UPDATED It is the 3rd year in a row that the parade for LGBT rights has been banned by Turkish authorities
WATCH: 2017 Metro Manila Pride March
Check out the highlights of this year s march to celebrate LGBTQ pride and diversity
Embracing 'DiBearSity' at the Metro Manila Pride March
It s very important to be at ease and be comfortable with who you are Be at peace with who you are and enjoy it says an advocate for LGBTQ inclusivity
Christian groups show support by marching with LGBTQ+
Freedom in Christ Ministries apologizes on behalf of other churches that condemn the gay community
Hontiveros: 'Duterte's macho politics failed LGBT hopes'
He paraded himself as an ally during the campaign season promising same sex marriage in the Philippines says Senator Risa Hontiveros
IN PHOTOS: Why we're #HereTogether
They came to protest preach and to celebrate diversity and unity
IN PHOTOS: #HereTogether at the 2017 Metro Manila Pride march
While some see the march as an avenue where they can voice out their concerns others see it as a safe space where they can express themselves without prejudice
#HereTogether: Thousands march for LGBTQ+ community
Celebrating love and passion the country hosts its biggest pride march of the year
British gay woman launches rights appeal in Hong Kong
The woman known to the court only as QT was refused a spousal visa because she is in a same sex partnership
Indonesian police discover costumes, naked men in 'gay sex party' raid
Officers arrested 141 men when they raided a building in Jakarta that houses a sauna and a gym and halted the event they said was called The Wild One
Hope in Taiwan ahead of landmark gay marriage ruling
Taiwan is seen as one of the most progressive societies in the region when it comes to gay rights Momentum is gathering since President Tsai Ing wen – who has openly supported marriage equality – came to power last May
WATCH: Katy Perry calls herself proof of change on gay rights
Katy Perry who was a conservative Christian speaks about the annual Human Rights Campaign gala about tolerance and advocating for gay rights
Duterte rejects same-sex marriage for PH
President Rodrigo Duterte says he has nothing against gays but marriage is only for man and woman under the law
Russian MP calls Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' gay propaganda
Ultra conservative lawmaker Vitaly Milonov urges Russia s culture ministry to check the upcoming film which contains Disney s first exclusively gay moment
Roman: 'Sky will not fall' if same-sex civil union bill is passed
Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman a transwoman says it s about time for the Philippines to recognize the rights of same sex couples
Same-sex civil marriage bill may 'divide' House – minority lawmakers
Legislators agree that the bill Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez plans to file will spark an intelligent deliberation on LGBT rights at the House of Representatives
Alvarez wants same-sex civil marriage in PH
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the LGBT community should not be deprived of happiness Bakit naman di natin suportahan?
UN holds first leaders' meeting on LGBT rights
UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon warns countries that criminalize homosexuality they are bucking the tide of history
US military lifts ban on transgender personnel
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says lifting the ban is the right thing to do but Republican lawmakers criticize the move
Respecting LGBTQIA, celebrating pride
Certainly the child bullied because of gender expressions that run afoul of community norms wishes only to be ordinary not to stand out
IN PHOTOS: 22nd Manila Pride March
Members of the LGBT community reiterate their call for an end to discrimination as they gather for the 22nd Manila Pride March
Hundreds attend tightly-policed gay pride march in central Kiev
UPDATED Organizers say police did an excellent job of securing the LGBT event
Singapore tells foreign firms not to back gay rights rally
The statement comes after companies such as Google Facebook and Goldman Sachs backed the annual Pink Dot rally
US states sue federal government over transgender bathroom use
Texas and 10 other states accuse the Obama administration of running roughshod over commonsense policies protecting children and basic privacy rights
South Korea court rejects same-sex marriage
Kim Jho Gwang Soo and Kim Seung Hwan the most high profile gay couple in South Korea fail to get legal status for their marriage
Australian state apologizes for old homophobic laws
For the laws we passed and the lives we ruined and the standards we set we are so sorry says Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews
Bolivia enacts law letting transsexuals change ID documents
Who are we to judge and to deny someone who wants to modify their sexual identity? says Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia
Kosovo holds first-ever gay pride march
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci joins the march to express support for the LGBT community
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Murders force Bangladeshi gay rights activists underground
Many LGBT activists in Bangladesh deactivate their Facebook pages and go into hiding after the deaths of Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tonoy
Egypt jails 11 men accused of homosexuality
The court convicts the men of debauchery and incitement to debauchery
