Taiwan holds first same-sex marriages in historic day for Asia
Taiwan's first official same-sex weddings kicked off Friday in a landmark moment for LGBT rights in Asia as gay couples took the historic step of registering as married, the culmination of a three-decade fight for equality. Shane Lin and Marc Yuan, a couple who fell ...
In a first for Asia, Taiwan's parliament approves same-sex marriage
Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades. Lawmakers pressured by LGBT groups as well as church organizations opposed to the move approved most of a ...
Taiwan legislature poised to vote on Asia's first gay marriage bill
Taiwan will decide whether to pass Asia's first gay marriage law on Friday as conservative lawmakers launch a last-ditch attempt to scupper the bill despite a court ruling ordering same-sex marital equality. Protesters on both sides of the debate will gather outside Taipei's parliament for ...
Mexican consulates worldwide instructed to perform same-sex marriages
Mexico's foreign affairs secretary has instructed the country's consulates throughout the world to allow all citizens, regardless of gender, to marry in their offices. Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard says that a democratic country can't be built by excluding part of society. More than a dozen Mexican ...
In Taiwan, same-sex couples plan weddings even as they await decision on right to marry
At the cake shop they run in Taipei, Shane Lin and Marc Yuan are planning their upcoming wedding as they expectantly await Asia's first gay marriage law — but a last-minute push by conservatives could scupper their dreams. The pair, who met and fell in ...
Student comes out as gay in valedictorian speech at Mormon-owned BYU, drawing praise
A student who disclosed he was gay during a valedictorian speech at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University has drawn praise from fellow students and notable figures such as Kristin Chenoweth and the husband of Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Matt Easton, 24, said Monday he hopes ...
With spirits high, the LGBT community and supporters marks Tokyo's 25th pride march
According to the organizers, 10,000 people were expected to take part in this year’s march, with more than 180,000 participating in a related festival.
LGBT couples speak of their suffering in lawsuit seeking marriage for all in Japan
Thirteen LGBT couples speak about the social stigma and discrimination affecting their lives and call on the government to recognize their right to marry.
Tomomi Inada's uphill battle to 'promote understanding' of LGBT issues in Japan
Tomomi Inada isn't trying to get Japan to legalize same-sex marriage or ban discrimination against gay citizens. The conservative lawmaker just wants to "promote understanding" of LGBT issues. Even that seems too much. The former defense minister said she's unsure she'll be able to introduce new ...
Taiwan unveils 'permanent union' bill in bid to sidestep referendum vote against same-sex marriage
Taiwan's ruling party unveiled its latest attempt to create Asia's first same-sex marriage law on Thursday, a bill offering couples "permanent unions" as well as limited adoption rights, despite stiff opposition from conservatives. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has had a stuttering and troubled journey ...
The government, lawmakers and other parties concerned should hold broad discussions on the issue to reach a concensus.
Every January, Just Be Cause takes a look at how things went for the non-Japanese residents of Japan (NJ) in the previous year. While not everything made this year's list — there were the false claims of "foreigner fraud" of the national health insurance system, ...
