President Joko Widodo faces pressure to revoke a law curbing anti-graft efforts and to kill measures that would forbid abortion and sex outside marriage.
Tag: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
Coke Ad Riles Hungary Conservatives, Part of Larger Gay Rights Battle
In Eastern Europe, right-wing nationalists have focused their wrath on L.G.B.T. people, who they say are forcing immoral ways on their countries.
U.K. Parliament Backs Same-Sex Marriage and Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
The votes set the stage for changes that would liberalize laws in Northern Ireland and drag the region into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Struggle Among Progress as Countries Restrict L.G.B.T.Q. Rights
While some countries are strengthening rights protections, others are clamping down in response to a wave of conservatism.
A Win for Gay Rights in Botswana Is a ‘Step Against the Current’ in Africa
Thirty-two of Africa’s 54 nations have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct, according to activists. Change has come, but it is spotty and slow.
Gay Official Wins Court Battle for Spousal Benefits in Hong Kong
Though limited in its scope, the decision was celebrated by activists as an important victory for expanding rights to same-sex couples.
After a Long Fight, Taiwan’s Same-Sex Couples Celebrate New Marriages
The registrations of the marriages follow a topsy-turvy, yearslong battle to make Taiwan the first in Asia to recognize same-sex unions.
Supporters Celebrate Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law
Taiwan’s legislature approved Asia’s first same-sex marriage law on Friday. Same-sex marriage supporters gathered outside Parliament in Taipei while the vote was in process.
Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
The vote came as tens of thousands of protesters filled Taipei’s streets while lawmakers faced a court-ordered deadline to act.
Australian Rugby Star’s Contract to Be Terminated Over Anti-Gay Comments
Officials from both Israel Folau’s teams said they planned to terminate his contract after he said on Instagram that “hell” awaited homosexuals.