Trans and queer activists focus on Muslim Asia, Middle East
Trans and queer activists convened earlier this year to support each other and discuss the struggle for trans…
IDAHOT day: Festivities but homophobic hate too
Celebrations, awards and inspiring statements marked today’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in many countries, although opponents…
What's at stake in U.N. Human Rights Council election
U.N. Human Rights Council elections: Why they are important to the international LGBT movement
After anti-trans attacks in Pakistan, abuse by doctors, police
Human Rights Watch reported: Pakistan: Attacks on Transgender Women Surge Promptly Investigate, Prosecute Those Responsible (New York, August…
How to aid LGBTI people in earthquake-devastated Nepal
In the wake of the massive earthquake in Nepal, activist Sunil Pant sent the following message on behalf…
Us vs. them (Egypt): Deport me!
Second of two articles about the challenge of breaking through emotional barriers that people erect between themselves and…
Asian film project seeks to encourage LGBT youths
An Asian initiative is compiling a series of short, personal films designed to boost the well-being of youths…
LGBT rights, Hindu style — the example of Nepal
A remarkable story by Vishal Arora in Asia Times tells about the arrival of LGBT rights in…