Country's Traditional National Council has drafted a new penal code
Tokyo High Court Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
Couple subjected to genital examination, given HIV tests after ‘unnatural sex’ arrest
Decision has prompted praise, criticism
Municipal and regional elections took place on Oct. 27
LGBTQ activists around the world watching US election closely
Russian authorities raided four gay bars earlier this month
Country's Supreme Court considering challenge of anti-LGBTQ law
Disaster response programs do not take trans community's needs into account
Groups coordinating mental health services, donations for displaced families