Asia

Jay Kumar Sharma (right) and trans woman Madhuri Sarode (left) at their wedding on Dec. 28, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Abheena Aher and Mumbai Mirror)
India: Mumbai couple celebrates a first trans wedding
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Local officials urge Pakistan to ensure trans rights
Photo of 2007 protest by trans Indonesians seeking recognition of their human rights. (Photo courtesy of Rappler)
Often-tolerant Indonesia turns against LGBTI people
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo courtesy abc.net.au)
Indonesian president: Police must defend LGBT citizens
Les manifestants cherchent abrogation de l'article 377. (Photo du TheStar.com)
Nearly 1,500 arrested last year under India’s anti-gay law
Anti-gay nations exclude LGBT communities from U.N. cities plan
Official Pakistan agency pushes for trans rights
Study urges multi-nationals to boost LGBT rights
Bangladesh, repeal our repressive anti-LGBTI law
Progress and persecution from Jamaica to Myanmar
Good news from Malaysia, Namibia, Ukraine
After anti-trans attacks in Pakistan, abuse by doctors, police
Indonesians push to prohibit gay sex, unmarried sex
Let’s celebrate: List of anti-LGBT nations shrinks again
Bangladesh police say they know activists’ 5 killers
Tiny steps forward by Islamic leaders in Pakistan, Iraq