The Qurrent: Weekly Updates by Prout

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🌼 [Workshop] Press to Pause Art Jam: Earth – Flora & Fauna 🗓: 5 Jul, 4.30pm to 6.30pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/press-to-pause-art-jam-earth-flora-fauna 🏊🏻‍♂️ [Sports] Out in SG: Lap Swimming 🗓: 8 Jul, 6.30pm to 8pm 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1563121145536093 🏸 [Sports] ACAVE: Badminton 🗓: 11 Jul, 8pm to 10pm 📍: Aljunied 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DaC8z_uB4pX 💬 [Discussion] My Family Matters 🗓: 19 Jul, 10am to 1pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/my-family-matters — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇸🇬 Thousands show up at Hong Lim Park for 18th Pink Dot rally "We hope that our presence here will give young queers a bit more hope." 🔻 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pink-dot-rally-lgbtq-community-hong-lim-park-6210706 🏳️‍🌈 The Pride movement and the illusion of irreversible progress LGBTQ gains across Asia are being overshadowed by democratic backsliding. 🔻 https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-pride-movement-and-the-illusion-of-irreversible-progress 🇨🇳 China: Social Media, Films Censored Around Pride Month "LGBT people in China are entitled to equality and basic rights, not hostility and marginalization." 🔻 https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/06/25/china-social-media-films-censored-around-pride-month 🇵🇭 PH ranks third among 9 Asian economies in LGBTQ+ acceptance The findings, however, do not point to a uniformly accepting society. 🔻 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/328814/study-ph-ranks-third-among-9-asian-economies-in-lgbtq-acceptance — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 👟 [Sports] Pink Fest Run 🗓: 27 June, 7.45am to 10.30am 📍: Marina Bay 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/pink-fest-run 🍩 [Gathering] QUASA: Pink Dot Potluck 🗓: 27 Jun, 2pm to 7pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/quasasg/p/DZzLzv4GZS0 🥂 [Party] HYPER: Pink Ball 🗓: 27 Jun, 10.30pm onwards 📍: OUE Sky 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/hyper-presents-pink-ball-2026-at-oue-sky 🍕 [Gathering] Aces Going Places’ Potluck Welcome Party 🗓: 11 Jul, 2pm to 5pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/aces-going-places-potluck-welcome-party — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇯🇵 Japan to roll out nationwide LGBTQIA+ education for the first time Universities would revise curricula to ensure that people training to become healthcare professionals and teachers have in-depth knowledge of sexual diversity. 🔻 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-15/japan-rolling-out-lgbtqia-education-for-the-first-time/106775430 🇮🇳 How Karnataka can set a model for rest of India by protecting transgender rights Currently, Karnataka has not enacted any state-specific rules under the 2019 Act. The 2026 amendment gives the Karnataka government the perfect opportunity to do so. 🔻 https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/how-karnataka-can-set-a-model-for-rest-of-india-by-protecting-transgender-rights-4049092 🇲🇾 Malaysian government replaces the term ‘LGBT’ with ‘deviant culture’ "The more we utter, write, or state it (the term LGBT), the more ‘pop-out’ content related to it will appear." 🔻 https://globalvoices.org/2026/06/23/malaysian-government-replaces-the-term-lgbt-with-deviant-culture 🇮🇩 Rights groups oppose calls to criminalize LGBTQ people Earlier this week, the Human Rights and Democracy Civil Society Network denounced recent proposals by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) and House of Representatives members to impose criminal penalties on LGBTQ people in Indonesia. 🔻 https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/06/19/rights-groups-oppose-calls-to-criminalize-lgbtq-people — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🏠 [Discussion] Haus of Pride: A LGBTQ+ Property Planning Session 🗓: 25 June, 6pm top 8.30pm 📍: Telok Ayer 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/haus-of-pride-a-lgbtq-property-planning-session 🎤 [Gathering] Please Sing Casually: DIVA NIGHT 🗓: 26 Jun, 8pm to 9.30pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/please-sing-casually-diva-night 🍑 [Party] Two Queens Asia: Pride Pink Party 🗓: 27 Jun, 10pm onwards 📍: MDLR 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/two-queens-asia-pink-dot-edition-2026 💬 [Discussion] LIT Queer Fest: Bloodline or Chosen Family? 🗓: 11 Jul, 10am to 2pm 📍: Ju Space 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DZmlvi_nTw6 — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇰🇷 Beautiful Seouls "Before entering, viewers encounter queer identity already aestheticised, branded, and made available for circulation." 🔻 https://ocula.com/magazine/spotlight/sunpride-seoul-spectrosynthesis-queer-art 🇮🇩 Indonesian university’s removal of LGBT article sparks uproar "Such actions create a chilling effect that discourages critical inquiry and silences student voices." 🔻 https://www.ucanews.com/news/indonesian-universitys-removal-of-lgbt-article-sparks-uproar/113883 🇲🇾 Anwar government joins in the scapegoating of queer Malaysians The increasing repression reflects a broader political calculation in which scapegoating the LGBTQ+ community placates conservative political factions and signals moral authority to Malay–Muslim voters. 🔻 https://eastasiaforum.org/2026/06/16/anwar-government-joins-in-the-scapegoating-of-queer-malaysians 🇮🇳 Transgender pleas shifted to top court as HC proceedings face nationwide stay Either the top court may hear the batch of petitions or consolidate them and transfer them to one of the high courts for adjudication. 🔻 https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/supreme-court-stays-hc-hearings-on-challenge-to-transgender-rights-amendment-prnt/cid/2165697 — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

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LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 👟 [Tour] Of Communities and Spaces 🗓: 20 June, 4.30pm to 7.30pm 📍: Telok Ayer 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/of-communities-and-spaces-pride-lgbtq-tour-by-rontoursthelioncity-2 🎧 [Gathering] Love Frequency: Pink — A Community Day 🗓: 21 Jun, 11am to 6pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/love-frequency-pink 🧗🏿‍♂️ [Sports] Pre-Pink Dot Climb 🗓: 26 Jun, 7pm to 10pm 📍: Lighthouse Climbing 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DZo7BmyxOBr 💖 [Celebration] Pink Dot 18 🗓: 27 Jun, 4pm to 7pm 📍: Hong Lim Park 🔻 https://pinkdot.sg — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇯🇵 Transgender town assemblywoman in Japan sues man for 2 million yen over online slurs "I felt as if my right to live and my existence as a human being were being denied." 🔻 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260616/p2a/00m/0na/004000c 🇳🇵 Nepal’s LGBTQI+ rights gains remain out of reach for many "Things that might take two or three hours for a cisgender person can take two or three years for us." 🔻 https://asianews.network/nepals-lgbtqi-rights-gains-remain-out-of-reach-for-many 🇯🇵 Faith leaders hail Japan’s plan to raise LGBT awareness "People are different. Diversity is also a wonderful quality for a community to have." 🔻 https://www.ucanews.com/amp/faith-leaders-hail-japans-plan-to-raise-lgbt-awareness/113848 🇮🇳 Desi Danmei? Indian Gay Love Is All Over Instagram and YouTube "The response was very good, and that is when I realised there is a huge audience in India that wants to watch queer stories." 🔻 https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/pride-month-desi-danmei-indian-gay-love-is-all-over-instagram-and-youtube — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🎞️ [Screening] Cactus Pears 🗓: 19 June, 8.30pm onwards 📍: Filmhouse 🔻 https://filmhouse.sg/filmhouse-singapore/booknow/947 🛶 [Sports] Out in SG: Kayaking 🗓: 21 Jun, 8.45am to 11am 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1643734576932097 🎤 [Hangout] Karaoke Night 🗓: 21 Jun, 7pm to 10pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/karaoke-night-4 🎸 [Party] Queer Trivia Night 90s Throwback Social 🗓: 24 Jun, 7.30pm to 9.30pm 📍: Christina's 🔻 https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/christinassingapore/queer-trivia-night-at-christinas-5265292189155328 — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇳🇵 Nepal has learned to see queer people. Has it learned to accept them? "In many places, Pride events have people standing on the side with hateful signs. Here it felt fun. It felt safe." 🔻 https://asianews.network/nepal-has-learned-to-see-queer-people-has-it-learned-to-accept-them 🇰🇷 Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival and counter-rally "I hope this festival will help more LGBTQ couples who have been hiding come out, and one day will be able to get married." 🔻 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/thousands-gather-for-seoul-queer-festival-counter-rally 🇵🇭 Queer writing and the Philippine imagination Literature becomes more powerful when it embraces these complexities rather than seeking a single representative story. 🔻 https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/blog/queer-writing-and-the-philippine-imagination 🇭🇰 Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak Hong Kong has recorded an uptick in Mpox cases after an outbreak linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok. 🔻 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3356633/mpox-hong-kong-what-know-about-virus-and-sauna-linked-outbreak — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🎞️ [Screening] Queer As Punk 🗓: 14 June, 2pm onwards 📍: Filmhouse 🔻 https://filmhouse.sg/film/106/queer-as-punk 💬 [Discussion] SAPS Talkies: Conversations that Matter 🗓: 19 Jun, 7pm onwards 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/saps-talkies-conversations-that-matter 👟 [Sports] Run with Pride: A Trail Run for Queer Women and NB Folk 🗓: 20 Jun, 7.15am to 9am 📍: Rifle Range Nature Park 🔻 https://pinkfest.sg/events/run-with-pride-a-trail-run-for-queer-women-and-nb-folk 💼 [Fair] Inclusive Careers Fair 2026 🗓: 20 Jun, 10am to 5pm 📍: WeWork (21 Collyer Quay) 🔻 https://inclusivecareersfair-2026.peatix.com — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇸🇬 Wild Rice play Girls Girls Girls is a docudrama inspired by the lives of 20 queer women The new play courts some laughs by busting these stereotypes, but its sights extend beyond what lesbians wear. 🔻 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/wild-rice-play-girls-girls-girls-is-a-docudrama-inspired-by-the-lives-of-20-queer-women 🇻🇳 Pregnancy in the shadows: LGBT Vietnamese navigate motherhood amid stigma "I had no space to feel joy. Every time I went outside, I had to brace myself mentally." 🔻 https://e.vnexpress.net/news/life/wellness/pregnancy-in-the-shadows-lgbt-vietnamese-navigate-motherhood-amid-stigma-5077063.html 🇰🇷 Looking for a Gay Korean Husband? Start in Jongno, Says This Seoul Local You go to Jongno because it’s a safe place to relax with your queer buddies. Jongno is protectively insular. 🔻 https://www.cntraveler.com/story/looking-for-a-gay-korean-husband-start-in-jongno-says-this-seoul-local 🇯🇵 Tokyo Court Awards Damages to Outed Transgender Author “The damages for violating my privacy in this way are real. I’m not the only one.” 🔻 https://unseen-japan.com/li-kotomi-outing-lawyer-ruling — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🎭 [Theatre] Girls Girls Girls 🗓: 11 to 27 Jun 📍: Wild Rice 🔻 https://www.wildrice.com.sg/event/472273-girls-girls-girls 🎲 [Hangout] Out in SG: Board Games 🗓: 13 Jun, 7pm onwards 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.facebook.com/events/981777564699366 🚐 [Testing] Free Anonymous HIV Testing 🗓: 13 Jun, 10pm onwards 📍: 31a Keong Saik Rd 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DZOtS8jGbFp 🎞️ [Screening] Pink Screen: Brokeback Mountain x Proud Spaces 🗓: 18 Jun, 7.15pm onwards 📍: Filmhouse 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/brokeback-mountain-x-proud-spaces — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇹🇭 Trans Thais to get free hormones under Gold Card from June The gender-affirming care package has been formally incorporated into the Gold Card universal coverage scheme. 🔻 https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/06/07/trans-thais-to-get-free-hormones-under-gold-card-from-june 🏳️‍🌈 5 independent bookstores in Asia that celebrate queer authors and literature Independent, inclusive bookstores play a crucial role in democratising the literary landscape by championing local writers and stories that challenge societal norms and highlight marginalised narratives. 🔻 https://vogue.sg/independent-inclusive-bookstores-asia 🇯🇵 70% in Japan view transgender people positively despite online discrimination: survey The survey also shed light on widespread misunderstandings about transgender people. 🔻 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260601/p2a/00m/0na/007000c 🇭🇰 Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community ponders future of Pride events after Pink Dot’s second cancellation "Does it mean that going forward, it will be very hard or impossible to find venues for events that are LGBTQ-related?" 🔻 https://hongkongfp.com/2026/06/07/hong-kongs-lgbtq-community-ponders-future-of-pride-events-after-pink-dots-second-cancellation — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🏒 [Discussion] Book vs Screen: The Heated Rivalry Edition 🗓: 7 Jun, 1pm to 4pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/book-vs-screen-the-heated-rivalry-edition-tickets-1988802134722 🥂 [Party] FAGUETTE 🗓: 7 & 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 5pm to 10.30pm 📍: 37 Tanjong Pagar Distripark Warehouse 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYemTG3E6Rz 💬 [Support] Kampung Kiki 🗓: 13 Jun, 2pm to 4pm 📍: Oogachaga 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/oogachaga/p/DZHwvTdlH7I ⏳ [Discussion] Prout Presents: If I Could Turn Back Time 🗓: 14 Jun, 10am to 12pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://bit.ly/BREAKFASTWITHKQ — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇯🇵 Japan drafts first basic plan under LGBT understanding promotion law The plan includes measures such as creating informational leaflets and training videos on gender diversity to raise awareness, as well as establishing consultation systems. 🔻 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260602/p2a/00m/0na/028000c 🇭🇰 Hong Kong holds off on annual LGBTQ publicity drive. Is a community being forgotten? "Is it because the situation in Hong Kong has improved significantly? Or does it consider that such campaigns are no longer needed?" 🔻 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3354639/hong-kong-holds-annual-lgbtq-publicity-drive-community-being-forgotten 🇲🇾 Malaysia police's 'gay party' label sparks debate after hotel drug raid "There are a lot of heterosexual people being charged on a daily basis for drug-related offences, but yet those cases are not labelled as a straight party." 🔻 https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3354933/malaysia-polices-gay-party-label-sparks-debate-after-hotel-drug-raid 🇮🇳 Free rides, but are trans women included? Govt urged to issue clear bus inclusion norms "The facility should be extended to all trans women. Trans persons face discrimination everywhere, from uncomfortable stares to unequal treatment." 🔻 https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/west-bengal/kolkata/free-rides-but-are-trans-women-included-government-urged-to-issue-clear-bus-inclusion-norms-prnt/cid/2163665 — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🏒 [Discussion] Book vs Screen: The Heated Rivalry Edition 🗓: 7 Jun, 1pm to 4pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/book-vs-screen-the-heated-rivalry-edition-tickets-1988802134722 🥂 [Party] FAGUETTE 🗓: 7 & 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 5pm to 10.30pm 📍: 37 Tanjong Pagar Distripark Warehouse 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYemTG3E6Rz 💬 [Support] Kampung Kiki 🗓: 13 Jun, 2pm to 4pm 📍: Oogachaga 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/oogachaga/p/DZHwvTdlH7I ⏳ [Discussion] Prout Presents: If I Could Turn Back Time 🗓: 14 Jun, 10am to 12pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://bit.ly/BREAKFASTWITHKQ — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: ⏰ [Workshop] Transbefrienders: Problem Solving Under Pressure 🗓: 30 May, 5pm to 6.15pm 📍: Lavender Nest 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYe315VJGNM 🥘 [Hangout] The Social Coffee: The Fab Potluck Episode 🗓: 6 Jun, 12pm to 3pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/the-social-coffee-ep-3-the-fab-potluck-episode 🕯️ [Hangout] SAPS After-Dark: Brown and Cosy 🗓: 6 Jun, 8pm onwards 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/saps-after-dark-brown-and-cosy 🛎️ [Trivia] Prout Presents: Queer Trivia Night SG with Preetipls 🗓: 11 Jun, 7pm to 10pm 📍: Hard Rock Cafe 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/DXWFMaCgGxt — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/qurrentevents 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Get connected to critical service providers today: www.proutapp.com

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇹🇼 Taiwan survey finds support rising for same-sex marriage The survey also found increased support for other issues related to LGBTQ rights. 🔻 https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6363574 🇵🇭 Trans Congress 2026 in the Philippines brings trans voices into the spotlight The involvement reflects ongoing efforts within the Philippines to integrate trans-related issues into public health and governance discussions. 🔻 https://transgenderfeed.com/2026/05/18/trans-congress-2026-in-the-philippines-brings-trans-voices-into-the-spotlight 🇨🇳 China’s Top Court Appears to Privately Say Anti-LGBT Discrimination Is Unlawful Responses to petitions are generally not regarded as legally binding decisions, nor do they in themselves constitute new legislation or policy. 🔻 https://www.pekingnology.com/p/chinas-top-court-appears-to-privately 🇯🇵 Ace Hotel Kyoto Celebrates Pride With a Full Month of Events this June “Pride is not something to celebrate only once a year—it is a way of living rooted in everyday life.” 🔻 https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/sea/hotels/asia-hotels/ace-hotel-kyoto-celebrates-pride-with-a-full-month-of-events-this-june — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp