Tag: Singapore
High Court in Singapore Dismisses Challenges to Criminalisation of Same-Sex Relations
The High Court of Singapore has dismissed three different cases challenging the constitutionality of section 377A of the country’s Penal Code, which criminalises same-sex relations between men.
Singapore must protect the rights of LGBTI people, says European Parliament
On 13 February 2019, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Singapore.
Governments Around the World Are Using Laws to Silence LGBTIQ Civil Society
Last week, OutRight Action International launches their latest report, The Global State of LGBTI Organising: The Right to Register.
Singapore Voids Marriage of Transgender Woman And Her Wife
As The Straits Times has reported on July 18th, the Registry of Marriages (“the Registry”) has voided the marriage of a transgender woman and her partner in an unprecedented case in Singapore condemned by OutRight Action International.
People Like Us, where it’s technically illegal to be gay
Following four gay men in Singapore, “People Like Us” is a poignant reflection and insightful look into the lives of Joel, Ridzwan, Rai, and Isaac navigating lust, love and life.
Man Fined $2,500 For Hateful Facebook Post Against the LGBT Community
A man who asked for “permission to open fire” on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in an online post was fined SGD $3,500 on Friday (Nov 4).