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The Advocates 2024: Taiwanese trailblazer Nymphia Wind

The Drag Race season 16 winner broke new ground as the show's first East Asian winner, and her home country couldn't be prouder.

‘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.

130,000 People Celebrate Pride in Taiwan After 200 Virus-Free Days

In a year full of turbulence, this celebration is a welcome relief.

From Taiwan to Botswana, LGBTQ Equality Made Huge Progress in 2019

Many Americans think this year was all about losses, but gains were actually won around the globe.

Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

The island nation has made history not just for the region -- but also the world. 

Voters Kill Marriage Equality In Taiwan

Amnesty International called electoral defeats in the recent LGBTQ haven a "bitter blow."

Tens of Thousands Celebrate Taiwan Pride as Marriage Vote Looms

Upcoming referendums will determine the future of LGBTQ equality in the Asian nation.

An Antigay Assault Threatens Marriage Equality in Taiwan

Even though it's settled here, the marriage battle rages on across the globe -- and the movement needs your help, Evan Wolfson writes.

Watch an Exclusive Clip of Taiwanese Queer Film 'Alifu, the Prince/ss'

In this powerful film, Alifu is a 25-year-old trans man and the only son of an aboriginal tribal chief.

Taiwan Is Asia's Largest Pride, Awaits Marriage Equality

Rainbow flags and glitzy costumes filled the capital of Taipei Saturday as tens of thousands marched.

Celebrating the Gay Men of Taipei and Marriage Equality

Elska Magazine celebrates Taiwanese marriage equality with a re-edition of Elska Taipei.

Love Wins Again: Marriage Equality in Taiwan

Taiwan shows Asia how to lead the way in LGBT equality.

Protests Against Same-sex Marriage Break Out In Taiwan

Protesters oppose an amendment aiming to legalize same-sex marriage in Taipei.

Why There’s Hope for LGBTs in Taiwan

Peter Lee was born and raised in Taiwan in the ’80s to devout Catholic parents. He hid who he was until he met his husband in his 40s, came out, and got married. He hopes that future generations of LGB people won’t have such a struggle.

Taiwan McDonald's Coming-Out Ad Goes Viral

A son comes out to his father in an emotional new commercial from the fast-food chain.

Is Taiwan Preparing to Say 'I Do' to Marriage Equality?

Partnership registration in two major cities is purely symbolic, but activists say it sends a message.

Taiwan Removes Surgical Barriers to Trans Citizens' Legal Recognition

With Taiwan's celebrated decision, the number of countries worldwide that require proof-of-surgery to change legal gender now drops to 28.

PHOTOS: Taiwan Pride Is All About Marriage Equality

Tens of thousands of people marched in Taipei at Asia's largest Pride Parade to urge support for a controversial bill on same-sex marriage currently awaiting debate in Taiwan's parliament.