Man reaches settlement with Tokyo company after boss outed him as gay
The company apologized and has promised to pay damages for causing mental distress in a development that many hope will help eliminate discrimination against LGBT people.
LGBTQ support brings a new flavor to Thailand politics amid protests
In demonstrations where the vibe can turn from festive to tense in just a matter of minutes, LGBT people dressed in eye-catching outfits have stood alongside black-clad protesters.
Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland
Once a model European Union country diligently integrating with its Western allies, Poland stands out even among eastern members for the way it is rebelling against Brussels.
Japanese firms begin to reconsider gender question on resumes
The practice of identifying gender on resumes through responses and photos is particularly problematic for transgender people, often leading to obstacles in getting hired, experts say.
Diverse New Zealand Cabinet includes tattooed Maori foreign minister and gay deputy PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled what she called an "incredibly diverse" Cabinet Monday that includes New Zealand's first openly gay deputy prime minister and a foreign minister with a Maori facial tattoo. The center-left leader revamped her ministerial line-up in the wake of a landslide ...
Revised Chinese law sparks debate on sexuality education
While the country does have some sex education, there are calls for it to go beyond biology and cover relationships and sexuality.
Quarter of LGBTQ people in Japan have been outed, survey shows
The survey found 25.1% of respondents said they had been outed, with transgender men reporting the most such cases at 53.6%.
Tokyo ward assemblyman apologizes for remarks opposing LGBT rights
Masateru Shiraishi of the ruling LDP said last month that his north Tokyo municipality would "cease to exist" if the rights of sexual minorities were protected by law.
A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
Dealing with immigration can be daunting at the best of times, but when you're a member of a minority community it can be harmful for your health.
'LGBTQ landmark': Pride House Tokyo opens as part of Olympics project
While Japan has some protections for sexual minorities, it remains the only Group of Seven country that does not recognize same-sex unions.
Tokyo politician under fire after blaming LGBT community for falling birth rate
Masateru Shiraishi claimed last month that his ward in the capital would "cease to exist" if the rights of sexual minorities are protected by law.
'I don't want to lie': Openly gay candidate stands in Myanmar election
Myo Min Tun's decision to enter the political fray came after transgender friends told him how they had suffered police harassment.
