Tag: LGBTQIA+
Why should we not be bothered by McDo’s stand on affirming...
Mcdonald's is not forcing anyone to accept their stand on lesbian love, they just affirmed the kind of love that the LGBTQIA+ community has
South Korean court recognizes same-sex couple’s rights
Activists have long emphasized the need for legislation against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
Activists condemn Malaysia ban on LGBTQ books
Malaysia has experienced growing religious fundamentalism in recent years
Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples
A total of 250 bishops, clergy and laity supported the reforms, while 181 opposed them and 10 abstained
Philippine gov’t hit for using religion to justify non-passage of laws...
“The government cannot use the Catholic religion to oppose the passage of laws protecting and affirming the rights of LGBTQIA+ people"
Tokyo recognizes same-sex relationships
The certificates allow LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for public services in areas such as housing, medicine and welfare
Singapore bans film on religious and LGBTQ issues
While the city-state boasts a modern and vibrant culture, attitudes towards homosexuality remain conservative
Opposition senator renews call to pass ‘sexual orientation and gender identity’...
In 2016, the Senate heard the bill for the first time, 17 years after the very first Anti-Discrimination Bill was filed in Congress
Singapore to repeal law against gay sex; upholds marriage as between...
Inherited from the British colonial era, section 377A of Singapore's penal code penalizes sex between men with up to two years in jail
Supreme Court suspends judge for use of personal beliefs in court...
The Court also said that judge's use of his religious beliefs interfere with his work, resulting in his failure to fulfill his duty
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