Newsletter Issue 683
Jul 24, 2015

Welcome to the Fridae newsletter. We've got all the latest news, events, reports, and interviews concering LGBT issues in Asia. Enjoy!

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Bear Festival 6

2015-07-25
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Vietnam Pride

2015-07-30 - 2015-08-02
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2015-08-07 - 2015-08-09
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Taiwan prepares same-sex marriage law

Plans are in place to draft a same-sex partnership law, meaning Taiwan could become the first region in Asia to legalize gay marriage.

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Gay parents stuck in nightmare surrogacy battle in Thailand

Couple from US and Spain is hiding in Thailand with baby girl after surrogate refuses consent to LGBT parents

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Pink Dot Hong Kong returns in 2015 to celebrate "Love is Love"

Family friendly celebration of diversity and love to take place on Sunday 20 September at Hong Kong's Tamar Park.

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Gay apps blocked by Samsung, Google in South Korea

In South Korea, home to phone giant Samsung, gay social apps are being blocked on online stores due to 'moral concerns.'

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Thousands rally for gay marriage in Taiwan

In wake of US ruling, numbers estimated in their thousands come out to push for Taiwan to legalize same-sex unions

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Gay couple sue for recognition in South Korea

Famous gay couple in socially conservative South Korea suing officials for refusing to recognize their 2013 same-sex marriage.

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Watch: Would you tell your parents if you were gay?

YouTube channel Asian Boss have created a clip asking members of the public some questions around homosexuality and coming out. What do you think?

Buzzed displays 25 LFBT Filipino moments

Buzzfeed have scoured the internet to find 25 iconic photos from LGBT Philippines.

Watch: Let the Games Begin with Andrew Christian

Catch the latest steamy video from Andrew Christian here

Watch: LGBT Rights - It's time for Asia

Youtube video explores the state of LGBT rights in Asia and promotes a vision for the future. What do you think?

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