New Malaysia looks a lot like old Malaysia when it comes to transgender rights
Despite calling for a “human rights record respected by the world”, Mahathir’s government continues to marginalize and repress the Malaysian transgender community.
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Rising intolerance: There is no room for LGBT human rights in Indonesia
Homosexuality is not illegal under Indonesian criminal law but a rising number of gay people are being arrested. President Jokowi has remained silent as a tide of anti-gay sentiment ebbs across the nation.
Is Singapore really championing gender equality?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailBy Zofia Reych Singapore is often referred to as the definite Asian forerunner when it comes to gender equality. Last year’s UN Human Development Report…
The Orlando shootings: Will they make a difference in Southeast Asia?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailBy Holly Reeves Two weeks ago a gunman with an assault rifle killed 49 people in a gay nightclub in Orlando; America’s worst ever act…