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Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

A gay couple in South Korea is the first to be granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.

A 2016 same-sex marriage rally in Tokyo
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Japanese court allows trans woman to legally change gender without surgery

The woman successfully argued that Japan's surgery requirement for receiving a legal gender change presented her with huge financial and physical burdens.

Bangkok Pride Parade 2024
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Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Hosts Nymphia Wind Drag Show
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Nymphia Wind performs for Taiwan’s outgoing president

President Tsai Ing-wen has been instrumental for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in the Asian nation.

Photo Gallery New Future for Thailand’s Ladyboys
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12 photos exploring the lives of Thailand’s transgender community

Photographer Elizabeth Waterman captures the country's historical turning point through a series of compelling photographs showcasing the lives of these trans women entertainers.

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In this handout photo provided by Sunil Babu Pant (far right), same-sex couple Surendra Pandey, second left, and Maya Gurung, who got married six years ago, pose for a photograph with their marriage registration certificate at Dorje village council office, located in the mountains west of the capital Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The couple became the first in the nation to receive official same-sex marriage status.
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Nepal Registers First Same-Sex Marriage

In a groundbreaking move, a couple in Nepal becomes the first to have their marriage legally recognized.

Wedding Rings on Pride Flag
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Which Country in the World Supports Marriage Equality the Most?

Nigeria was lowest in among countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, while the U.S. came in around the middle. But what country supported it the most?