Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
Category: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From Lawmakers
Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the city’s status as an international hub.
Hong Kong’s Same-Sex Rights Bill Meets Rare Defiance From Lawmakers
Legislators could sink a government proposal that would give some rights to couples who married overseas, raising questions about the city’s status as an international hub.
L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence
Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims, but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.
Budapest Pride Parade Will Go On Despite Orban’s Ban. How Will He Respond?
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, trying to create a dilemma for the opposition leader. Now it is the government that faces a tough choice.
Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels
The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.
Overlooked No More: Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Whose Camera Sought a Truer Image of Black Men
He was a pioneering figure in Black British art whose rebellious, symbol-rich images explored race, queerness, desire and spirituality.
Gay-Themed Forum Is Canceled in Malaysia
The public criticism from the government and online attacks that prompted its organizers to back down are the latest examples of the increasing influence of religious conservatism.
Trump’s Visit Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia
Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values. Others were not impressed.
