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June 25, 2019 Commentary

“The Deceased Can’t Speak for Herself:” Violence Against LGBT People in Malaysia

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June 24, 2019 Commentary

Section 377 is History but Young LGBT Indians Need Concrete Policies to Protect them from Bullying

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Global Call to Reform Japan’s Law on Transgender People

International Health Group Urges End to Forced Sterilization Requirement

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Mexico City’s LGBT-Inclusive School Uniforms Policy

Gender-Specific Standards Should Be Relaxed Throughout Country

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Botswana: High Court Strikes Down Sodomy Laws

New Momentum for African LGBT Movements

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Film Cuts Made to Comply with So-Called ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law

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May 31, 2019 Commentary

Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law Should Encourage Rights Reform Across Asia

Welcome Progress is States Defending Sexual Minorities Even When Public Opinion is Hostile

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May 28, 2019 News Release

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Reports of Forced Entry, Death Threats

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World Health Organization Removes ‘Gender Identity Disorder’ Diagnosis

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Proposed Rule Would Worsen Stark Disparities

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May 24, 2019 News Release

Kenya: Court Upholds Archaic Anti-Homosexuality Laws

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LGBT Hondurans March Against Hate

Activists Call for Gender Identity Law, Equal Marriage, Adoption

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Brunei’s Pernicious New Penal Code

May 22, 2019 News Release

Brunei: New Report on Abusive Penal Code

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