Asia

In Indonesia, trans woman Hendrika Mayora Victoria (left), poses for a photograph with her friends. (Photo courtesy of UCA News)
Indonesian media cautioned against anti-LGBT progaganda
Trans women Barshti Afrin, Madhu, Ishani and Sumi were arrested in Bangladesh on Jan. 17 outside a wedding ceremony where they were begging for money. They were charged with extortion and rioting. (Photo courtesy of JusticeMakers Bangladesh)
Bangladesh: Human rights activists outraged at arrests of trans women for begging
Sri Lanka moves closer to repeal of its anti-gay law
Kausar Khan, 40, was allegedly murdered by a man who claims he forced him into a homosexual relationship. (Photo courtesy JusticeMakers Bangladesh)
JusticeMakers Bangladesh call for impartial justice after gay man murdered
Bangladesh activists protest reported kidnap of 2 trans women by hijras
2022 in worldwide LGBT rights progress – Part 6: Global Trends
2022 in worldwide LGBT rights progress – Part 4: Asia
Tally of nations with anti-gay laws drops to 68
Two faces of Pakistan: The Transgender RIghts Act and its Muslim opponents
Indonesia’s new Criminal Code could be used to target LGBT people
Barrier for gay activists in Indonesia: Belief that LGBTQ = criminal
Singapore Parliament votes to decriminalize gay sex
Bangladesh: Trans woman elected to government council
Bangladeshi students seek dismissal of gay teacher
Dozens of Asian LGBTQ activists protest Malaysian police raid
Islamic police break up 1,000-person LGBT Halloween party in Malaysia