LGBT Politics Asia – Human Rights, Laws & Queer Voices

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8 06, 2025

Daiwa Securities CEO Urges Japan to Push DEI Policies as Trump Crackdown Deepens

By JRL Charts|2025-11-29T12:19:39-08:00June 8th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: Akihiko Ogino, Daiwa Securities, dei programs, Donald Trump, Japan LGBTQ News, Japan Workplace Diversity, LGBT Politics Asia, Tokyo Pride Parade|

TOKYO, JP — (June 8, 2025) — In a bold statement during Tokyo Pride, Daiwa Securities Group CEO Akihiko Ogino urged Japan to move forward with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite efforts in the United States to roll back such policies. Speaking before the start of Tokyo Pride near the vibrant Shibuya district, [...]

28 03, 2024

Thailand Parliament Passes Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

By JRL Charts|2025-08-12T17:38:36-07:00March 28th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: LGBT Legal News, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, LGBT Politics Asia, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, same-sex marriage, Thailand Legalize Same-Sex Marriage|

BANGKOK, TH — (03-28-24) — Thailand' Parliament made history yesterday when it passed a same-sex marriage bill, making the country the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize same-sex marriage. “I want to invite you all to make history,” said Danuphorn Punnakanta, chairman of the parliamentary committee, ahead of the vote. “We did this for all [...]

5 09, 2023

Hong Kong Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Civil Unions

By JRL Charts|2023-09-05T15:38:31-07:00September 5th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: Hong Kong, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, LGBT Politics Asia, Same-Sex Civil Unions|

HONG KONG — (09-05-23) — Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favor of same-sex civil unions but stopped short of ruling in favor of full marriage rights in a partial win for HK's LGBTQ community. Over the past decade, LGBTQ activists in Hong Kong have won piecemeal victories in court, striking down discriminatory government [...]

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