Finding her Higher self through music
Cambodian-Greek-American violinist Chrysanthe Tan talks about music and life as an autistic and queer musician.
Tag: LGBT
Different sexual preferences, same people
In a conservative society like Cambodia, sexual orientations remain a debatable topic. Some agree to the emergence of the term “LGBT” – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender – while some remain hesitant to recognise that there are sexual preferences beyond man and woman.
China’s transgenders ‘step forward’ from the shadows
Lan spent years trapped between two identities: the male gender assigned to her at birth and the woman she was inside – a living “torture” in a China not yet ready to fully embrace transgenders.
LGBT community strives for equality
Cambodia has more than 33,000 LGBT people, including 5,000 couples. Despite the numbers, no law has been enacted to legitimise gay relationships.
LGBT community continues pushing for equal rights
LGBT members ask the government to provide legal protection policies.
Cool Down Pool Party @ Rambutan Resort
Cambodia, last weekend, celebrated its Gay Pride for the fourth year. The theme for 2018 was “I Am What I Am”.
Cuba’s new leader brings hope for gay rights
Gay rights in Cuba have come a long way since the early years of the Communist revolution, when countless people were marginalised or forced to flee because of their sexual orientation.
Hong Kong’s behind-closed-doors gay weddings
It was a day Alvin Chan and his partner C.P. So had never imagined possible – tying the knot in front of cheering family and friends in Hong Kong.
LGBT community pleads for reforms
Representatives of the LGBT community have renewed their plea for the government to reform the law on marriages and adoptions.
Ah, What a DRAG!
Dressing in drag’s a big draw for many gays, while for others – mostly conservative types – it’s seen as dragging the image down.
Vietnamese crowned queen in Thai transgender pageant
Vietnam’s Nguyen Huong Giang was crowned “Miss International Queen” in Thailand on Friday at one of the world’s top beauty pageants for transgender women.
Draft proposals aim to ban extramarital sex
Indonesia’s parliament is drafting proposed revisions to ban sex outside marriage.
Indian prince opens palace doors to LGBT people
The only openly gay prince in India – where same sex relations are illegal – is throwing open his palace doors to LGBT people.
Ankara bans LGBT art forms
Ankara has banned the public showing of films and exhibitions related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
A ticket to heaven: Activists pluck LGBT people from danger
Canadian advocacy group Rainbow Railroad has helped LGBT people covertly escape from countries where their lives have been under threat.
