LGBT community
Gay sex not a crime in India: Supreme Court decriminalises Section 377
Strikes down parts of Section 377, which criminalised consensual homosexual acts.
Two Malaysian women caned for lesbian sex, incident condemned
The duo pleaded guilty last month to breaking Islamic laws and were sentenced to six strokes of the cane each and fined 3,300 ringgit.
Malaysia Islamic court postpones caning of women for lesbian sex
The women, aged 22 and 32, were arrested in April by Islamic enforcement officers after they were found in a car in a public square.
Cubans to join public debate on new constitution recognising private enterprise
The debate also opens the door to same-sex marriage, a major demand of Cuba's LGBT community.
Political fashion comes under fire
The fashion industry often highlights socio-political issues. But is it always sensitive to the deeper emotional impact of the issues?
UK to ban gay conversion therapy after survey reveals ‘wrong activities’
The plan was drawn up using data from an online survey that received 108,000 responses, making it the largest ever national survey of LGBT.
Rainbow flags and high heels: South Korea holds debut drag parade
While homosexuality is not illegal in South Korea, same-sex marriage is not recognised.
Gender, no bar in modeling
There is an increasing trend of casting transgender persons as models by ad agencies and production houses.
New Zealand passes law to withdraw historic gay convictions
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1986, but men who were convicted before then still had the offence listed on their official records.
Thai drag queens hope new TV show brings LGBT acceptance
Thailand’s tourism authority promotes the country as a friendly destination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) tourists