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  Christel van der Boom

  

  2 days ago

  Gay American who moved to Japan to be with husband wins partial victory in lengthy legal fight

  pinknews.co.uk - Amelia Hansford

  An American man who moved to Japan to be with his husband can stay in the country, a judge has ruled, but cannot access permanent residency. The Tokyo …

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  Christel van der Boom

  

  Sep 25

  Cancellation of Taiwan Pride event shows China’s influence extends far beyond its borders

  The Conversation Canada - Kuan-Wei Chen

  WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia. Originally …

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  Kyoung Mi Choi

  

  Jun 29

  How the Queer History of the Philippines Inspires Our Struggle Today

  oxfam.ca

  Pre-colonial Philippines has always fascinated me because of its colourful cultural practices, interesting language, and fantastical myths. As a …

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  Kyoung Mi Choi

  

  Aug 22

  End of Singapore's gay sex ban is small step in Asia-Pacific

  ABC News

  Singapore’s decision to decriminalize sex between men is being hailed as a step in the right direction for LGBTQ rights in the Asia-Pacific region, a …

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  Kyoung Mi Choi

  

  Jun 9

  Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships

  xtramagazine.com - Nico Lang

  Bangkok also welcomed the nation’s first Pride parade in 16 years earlier this month

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  Kyoung Mi Choi

  

  Jun 15

  Tokyo moves to allow same-sex partnerships, but not as legal marriage

  The Washington Post - By Michelle Lee, Julia Mio Inuma

  TOKYO — The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday adopted legislation recognizing same-sex partnerships, which will extend some rights that apply to married heterosexual couples but falls short of allowing same-sex unions as legal marriages. Tokyo is the ninth of Japan’s 47 prefectures to make …