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Thai LGBT couple speak out against Indonesia's online bullying

Thai LGBT couple speak out against Indonesia's online bullying | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Many LGBT Indonesians find solace in Thailand after experiencing discrimination and harassment in their homeland. The Jakarta Post speaks exclusively with a couple who were recently on the receiving end of an unprovoked online bullying spree by Indonesians.

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Man opens up on struggle with religion, homosexuality, and coming out in Mecca

Man opens up on struggle with religion, homosexuality, and coming out in Mecca | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Being gay in a conservative country like Malaysia is anything but easy. For human rights activist Terry Rawther, confronting his homosexuality in a largely Muslim community led to years of emotional pain before he eventually came out stronger with his parents’ support.

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VIDEO: From Brunei to Canada, a LGBT story

Nineteen year-old transgender refugee Zoella Zayce fled to Canada in 2018 from Brunei, which this month introduced the death penalty for homosexuality. This is her story, in her words.

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LGBT Chinese are making a beeline for Thai properties

LGBT Chinese are making a beeline for Thai properties | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Being less likely to have children, LGBT Chinese have higher purchasing power than the average mainlander, allowing them to buy condos in Thailand

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Asia made big strides in LGBT rights in 2017

Asia made big strides in LGBT rights in 2017 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
In the end, Australia pipped Taiwan at the post to legalizing same-sex marriage, in a year of major achievements for LGBT rights in the Asia-Pacific region. Here's a recap of the big and little steps forward that 2017 ushered in. Taiwan For much of the year, Taiwan looked set to win the accolade o
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Tajikistan Creates Registry Of 'Proven' LGBT People, Official Journal Says

Tajikistan Creates Registry Of 'Proven' LGBT People, Official Journal Says | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Prosecutors in Tajikistan say authorities have drawn up a registry of more than 300 LGBT people in the Central Asian nation, a move purportedly aimed at protecting sexual minorities and halting the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
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‘I was shaking inside’: Bangladesh’s first transgender TV anchor

‘I was shaking inside’: Bangladesh’s first transgender TV anchor | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Tashnuva broke down in tears, but only after her word-perfect debut as a news anchor on International Women’s Day.

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In Uzbekistan, homosexuality is illegal. Here's what LGBT life is like there

In Uzbekistan, homosexuality is illegal. Here's what LGBT life is like there | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In a country where sex between men is a crime, these personal accounts reveal the everyday realities of pressure, friendship and finding your own path.

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LGBTQ Movements Slowly Gain Momentum Across Southeast Asia

LGBTQ Movements Slowly Gain Momentum Across Southeast Asia | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
India’s landmark court ruling is inspiring movements in other parts of Asia to repeal colonial-era laws.
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LGBT Tourism and Inclusion in Southeast Asia: A Divided Future?

LGBT Tourism and Inclusion in Southeast Asia: A Divided Future? | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Some countries in Southeast Asia do better than others in welcoming LGBT tourists.
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Michael Kirby: the rainbow in Asia and the fight for gay rights in our region

Michael Kirby: the rainbow in Asia and the fight for gay rights in our region | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

One day the violence and discrimination will be finished in Asia and throughout our region – but in the meantime, there is a need for heroes.

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