Asia

Appeal to Bangladesh: Investigate LGBT murders
Two LGBT activists murdered in Bangladesh
Toolkit for progress toward LGBT rights in 53 countries
Ready to celebrate May 17 (IDAHOT) despite dangers
Proposals for new ‘gay propaganda’ laws; Europe worries
Four arrests of LGBT activists at Bangladesh celebration
Botswana progress, Kenya rescue, Malaysia raid
International jurists to India: Overturn anti-gay law
News in brief: Some bright spots, some trouble ahead
Queen Elizabeth during Commonwealth Day ceremonies at Westminster Abbey in London (Photo courtesy of the BBC)
LGBTI Africans urge Commonwealth focus on human rights
Malaysia: Stop trans arrests, repeal anti-trans law
India: More LGBTI-friendly, still contradictory
In Indonesia, ongoing threats to LGBTI human rights
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (Photo courtesy of abc.net.au)
Activists to Indonesian leaders: Stifle anti-LGBT officials
Hurrah! Indian Supreme Court will review anti-gay law
Eager anticipation of Indian court action on anti-gay law