The landmark ruling by Hong Kong’s top court requiring the government to recognise same-sex relationships was a defining moment for the city. Grounded in law, but also basic human decency, the court gave officials two years to put in place a framework protecting the core rights of such couples, who are not permitted to marry…
The Hong Kong government has proposed a system to recognise same-sex partnerships in accordance with a landmark court ruling two years ago, but couples will first need to have their relationship registered outside the city. The new mechanism proposed by the government on Wednesday would also grant same-sex couples rights that have been established through…
Mourners in Hong Kong have gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to commemorate Pope Francis, a day after the Vatican announced his death, with some describing him as a “breath of fresh air” and noting his empathy towards those who felt “unseen”. At around 1pm on Tuesday, the Post observed about a dozen…
Pune police have uncovered a concerning trend involving criminals using dating apps as a tool for robbery, particularly targeting members of the LGBTQ community. In a recent operation, police arrested four persons using an LGBTQ dating platform to lure victims before robbing them. Once contact was established, victims were invited to isolated locations where…
The LGBTQ+ community won’t back down. Pride began as a rebellion and that spirit is still very much alive today. Although the current political administration is trying to take down the LGBTQ+ community, queer celebrities and allies are rising up and reminding everyone to stay strong even in the face of fear. Big names from…
Sometimes, logging off and engaging with the real world is best. We could do well to “touch some grass.” Since the epidemic, internet and social media use has skyrocketed. What COVID-19 did was merely accelerate our ongoing migration into the digital world. The LGBTQ+ community has always been at the forefront of this migration due…