Philippines to Have 21st Annual Pride March
The Philippines is home to Asia’s oldest Pride march, and will be having its twenty first celebration this year. The Metro Manila Pride March will take place Saturday, June 27th, and will take place at...
View ArticleLGBT in Vietnam: Documentary and Photojournal Announced
The stories of LGBT people matter. The narratives of identity serve to bolster the community, and bring solidarity to those who may not be out due to cultural implications or in an attempt to preserve...
View ArticleTrans and Malay: When Religious Influence Turns Dangerous
Being transgender in any country is never easy. The legality of identity and ultimate policing of gender by governments and the overall social atmosphere can be devastating to the morale and psyche of...
View ArticleVietnam Pride Not Dampened By Rain
Not even torrential down pours could stop a recent LGBT rally in Vietnam. Hundreds gathered on August 2nd on bikes and motorcycles to support LGBT rights. US Ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius, who is...
View ArticleGay Power Couple Inspires LGBT Community in Vietnam
Earlier this month, Bloomberg named US ambassador Ted Osius and his husband, Clayton Bond, Vietnam’s gay power couple. The couple is heavily involved with the LGBT community in Vietnam and has brought...
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Singapore Competes to be Seen as LGBT Tourist Destination
In the past year, Bangkok has surged as the LGBT hotspot in Asia, centering a large chunk of its tourism and night life on the community. On its heels, however, is Singapore, a country working to...
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Back to Section 377, Myanmar Edition
British colonial rule continues to do harm across South and Southeast Asia, particularly regarding the LGBT community. Myanmar, known as Burma until 1989, is still haunted by Section 377 of the British...
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LGBT Protections in Thailand Start This Week
When it comes to talking about Asian LGBT news, stories coming from the region often are of the sadness and pain experienced by the community due to discrimination and prejudice. While good news is...
View ArticleIndonesian LGBT Community in Danger
While homosexuality is not illegal in all of Indonesia, it is in the province of Aceh. The LGBT community in Aceh is currently being treated horribly, and many have been forced into hiding. Hartoyo, an...
View ArticleThe Philippines: Accepting, or Tolerating?
This past March, I covered a story on Jennifer Laude, a trans woman who was a sex worker who was brutally murdered by one of her clients, Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton. This case is just one of twenty...
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