World of Politics

Philippines: SOGIE Equality Bill might start from scratch 19 years since proposal

After 17 years, this anti-discrimination bill finally overcame resistance in the lower house and reached the Senate plenary in 2016. But since then, the bill languishes in the period of interpellation, making it the longest-running bill under interpellation in the Senate.

#ElectNoHate EU elections campaign launched by ILGA-Europe and 21 civil society organisations and unions

ILGA-Europe and 21 other civil society organisations and unions today launch #ElectNoHate, our joint call for EU elections campaigning free from hate speech and divisive rhetoric, which legitimise hateful actions and pose a threat to human rights.

Where does Malaysia stand on gay rights?

One government minister criticises a feminist rally for including LGBT campaigners, another claims there are no gay people in Malaysia

Has Pakatan Harapan forgotten its pre-election pledges – or is this a cynical attempt to court the conservative Muslim vote?