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.
Delaware elects Sarah McBride, the first transgender state senator in U.S.
Democrat Sarah McBride won a state Senate race on Tuesday in Delaware, and would become the first openly transgender state senator in the country when sworn in. McBride defeated Republican Steve Washington to win the seat that became open following the retirement of the longest-serving ...
World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players
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
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.
'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
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
Director Miyuki Tokoi documented Takamasa “Sky” Kobayashi’s life as a transgender teenager and adult over the course of nine years.
Neon lights lit up a Shanghai stage as a whistle from the crowd pierced the air, heralding the live debut of Chinese drag queen "Miss Cream." Also known by his real name, Yan Anyu, the 18-year-old from the northern province of Hebei strutted out in ...
Next LGBT rights legal battle looms after U.S. Supreme Court victory
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling protecting LGBT rights in the workplace sets the stage for another major legal fight over the scope of religious-rights exemptions to certain federal laws that could dilute the landmark decision's impact. The justices ruled 6-3 on Monday that federal employment ...
Only 10% of firms in Japan have addressed LGBT issues, survey finds
Just over 10 percent of companies in Japan have policies aimed at protecting the rights of sexual minorities, a recent government survey revealed, reflecting the nation's lack of progress in addressing workplace inequality. The first survey of its kind conducted by the Health, Labor and ...
