southeast asia
Gay people live under the threat of an agonizing death.
“All classes are likely to hide their sexuality out of fear of being associated with mental illness or sin.”
“Why are we being singled out to be punished? Why are we seen as criminals?”
“There is high tolerance here, there’s not real acceptance.”
WHAT'S HAPPENING
A local politician said this year that homosexuality is "a social disease that should be eradicated."
LGBT groups in Southeast Asia are working double-time to bring about change.
