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  • Lebanese activists in unique situation Lebanese activists in unique situation

    In February this year 50 Lebanese activists, some carrying rainbow flags, protested against the beating of two gay men by police in a central square in Beirut. What made this ... Read more

    Tue September 8th, 2009 - 3 Comments

  • Making gay life in Iceland richer Making gay life in Iceland richer

    In January this year the president of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, asked the Social Democrat Alliance to form Government with the Left-Green Movement, thereby ending 18 years of dominance by ... Read more

    Tue June 23rd, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Polish gay movement gains momentum Polish gay movement gains momentum

    After losing his job because of discrimination, Warsaw-born Szymon Niemiec, 31, was inspired to become a gay activist. He became an organiser of Poland's first Pride parade after watching Sydney's ... Read more

    Tue April 7th, 2009 - 4 Comments

  • Reforms sweeping Mexico Reforms sweeping Mexico

    Monterrey-educated Juan, 28, is concerned that the broader Mexican society may not be ready for the current wave of equality reform sweeping his country. Passing legislation without societal acceptance may ... Read more

    Wed February 4th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Czechs go their own way Czechs go their own way

    Prague-raised Zdenek, 26, believes the driving impetus behind the Czech Republic passing civil-union legislation was a desire that his country follows its own destiny and demonstrates to Europe that Czechs ... Read more

    Wed January 14th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Cambodia’s blossoming scene Cambodia’s blossoming scene

    Phnom Penh-raised Long, 27, believes the blossoming gay scene in Cambodia's capital is directly linked to the Government pursuing international investment in his country. The international community has started to ... Read more

    Wed December 17th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Where family comes first Where family comes first

    Apia-born Pejay Clark, 30, describes a Samoan culture that not only accepts individuality but also embraces diversity. I am respected in Samoa, because I can do my job better than any ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - 2 Comments

  • Change of another kind coming? Change of another kind coming?

    Yale law graduate Scott Lopez, 38, said that the same-sex marriage referendum result in California has massive ramifications for gay rights in America. People take note of what happens in California. ... Read more

    Thu November 13th, 2008 - 5 Comments

  • Out in the Mediterranean cold Out in the Mediterranean cold

    Ankara-born, Ali (name substituted), 33, believes the core reason Turkish culture doesn't understand or accept homosexuality is because there is no word for it in the language. How can they recognise ... Read more

    Wed October 29th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Stuck in a political wilderness Stuck in a political wilderness

    When millions of people cannot make ends meet, who considers discussing such things [as gay rights] in Parliament? said former Ukrainian president Leonid Kravchuk in 1999. L'viv-raised Val, 30, believes the ... Read more

    Wed October 22nd, 2008 - No Comments

  • When image prevails over equality When image prevails over equality

    Singapore-raised Saiful, 36 (surname withheld) believes his government is more concerned with upholding a conservative, strict image of Singapore than allowing the population to enjoy equal legislation. The Government makes ... Read more

    Wed October 15th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Hoping for change in Russia Hoping for change in Russia

    As Russia prepares to host Eurovision 2009, Russian gay activists are preparing their own event. On May 16 2009 the Moscow Pride Parade is scheduled, the same day as the ... Read more

    Wed October 8th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Spain: a land of extremes Spain: a land of extremes

    Since the end of suppressive regime of Franco, Spain has found itself at the very forefront of gay equality laws. Barcelona-raised Alfredo (name substituted), 31, believes Spain owes its same-sex marriage ... Read more

    Wed October 1st, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Embracing the diversity of Thailand Embracing the diversity of Thailand

    Thailand is a popular holiday destination for Australians. This week SSO spotlights gay Thailand, the tourist trade and political instability. Bangkok-raised Kris Phadungkiatipong, 28, believes the current Thai government has greater ... Read more

    Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Tolerance disappearing from Amsterdam Tolerance disappearing from Amsterdam

    In recent years Dutch attitudes have undergone a significant transformation. This week SSO examines how the gay population in The Netherlands is now faring. Amsterdam-raised Jan Oldenziel believes the generally open ... Read more

    Wed September 17th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Overcoming society’s perceptions Overcoming society’s perceptions

    Beyond the common associations of drugs and civil war, Colombia's gay and lesbian population enjoys nationwide legal protection and lawmakers generally committed to upholding human rights. Medellin-raised Pablo (name substituted), 27, ... Read more

    Wed September 10th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Awash with the colours of diversity Awash with the colours of diversity

    From reports of violent gangs wreaking havoc in São Paulo to celebratory pictures of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a country of contrasts. Despite the country being officially ... Read more

    Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments

  • With arms wide open With arms wide open

    Beyond leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and the blarney stone, Ireland is known for its welcoming hospitality with locals always up for a bit of craic. Dublin-raised Conor (not his real name) believes ... Read more

    Wed August 27th, 2008 - 2 Comments

  • Where business has encouraged pleasure Where business has encouraged pleasure

    As Anwar Ibrahim prepares to fight for his political future all over again, SSO explores Malaysia's acceptance of their gay and lesbian population. Kuala Lumpur-raised, Kevin (surname withheld), 33, attributes an ... Read more

    Wed August 20th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • Setting Europe’s same-sex agenda Setting Europe’s same-sex agenda

    As the birthplace of Mozart, the Strauss dynasty and the Von Trapp family, Austria is synonymous with high culture, elegance and grace. Lyndon Barnett discovers how Austria's gay and lesbian ... Read more

    Wed August 13th, 2008 - No Comments

  • How much red is in China’s rainbow? How much red is in China’s rainbow?

    As the world embraces unity and acceptance under the Olympic rings, SSO investigates whether China is embracing its gay and lesbian population. Despite being officially denied a cinema release throughout mainland ... Read more

    Wed August 6th, 2008 - No Comments

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