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Anger as South Korean transgender soldier found dead

Asia Pacific Mar 4, 2021

Anger as South Korean transgender soldier found dead

Byun Hee-soo was forcibly discharged from the army after sex reassignment surgery.

India must legalize same-sex marriage

Commentary / World Jan 18, 2021

India must legalize same-sex marriage

by Kanav Narayan Sahgal

India is clearly lagging behind, so much so that the country’s courts took close to 25 years to merely decriminalize consensual and private same-sex activity.

People changing registered gender rising at record pace in Japan

National Jan 4, 2021

People changing registered gender rising at record pace in Japan

A record high total of 948 people changed their officially registered gender in 2019, up from 868 in 2018.

Taking the gender out of Japan's school uniforms

National / Social Issues Dec 20, 2020

Taking the gender out of Japan's school uniforms

Surveys find more than 600 prefecture-run schools in at least 19 of Japan's 47 prefectures have relaxed restrictions regarding uniform dress codes.

Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland

World Nov 22, 2020

Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland

by Marek Strzelecki and Dorota Bartyzel

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

National / Social Issues Nov 19, 2020

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.

World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players

Rugby Oct 30, 2020

World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players

by Gillian R. Brassil and Jere Longman

The decision earlier this month came as a shock to transgender players, especially in light of the organization's push for inclusion in the sport.

A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Oct 19, 2020

A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community

by Elin Mccready

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

National Oct 12, 2020

'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.

'I don't want to lie': Openly gay candidate stands in Myanmar election

Asia Pacific Oct 6, 2020

'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.

'Midnight Swan' highlights transgender issues and self-expression through dance

Film Sep 17, 2020

'Midnight Swan' highlights transgender issues and self-expression through dance

by Matthew Hernon

Director Eiji Uchida hopes to raise awareness of transgender issues in Japan with his film, which stars SMAP’s Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

‘Zero as You Are’: An intimate look at a journey of self-discovery

Film / Reviews Aug 13, 2020

‘Zero as You Are’: An intimate look at a journey of self-discovery

by Mark Schilling

Director Miyuki Tokoi documented Takamasa “Sky” Kobayashi’s life as a transgender teenager and adult over the course of nine years.

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