General News Study finds Japan’s workplaces lacking LGBTQ+ specific training and policies A new study by online financial services provider, Au Jibun Bank, found many Japanese workplaces are lacking LGBTQ+ inclusivity with only 36% conducting LGBTQ+ awareness training. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Isko Merano General News Capital of the Philippines passes anti-discrimination rulings Isko Moreno, mayor of Manila – the Filipino capital – signed an ordinance that will protect the city’s LGBTQ+ community from discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Food & Drink Restaurant staffed by trans team finds big success The Covai Trans Kitchen in Coimbatore (India) has found major success since opening at the beginning of this month. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Update: US Marine deported after killing trans woman Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton has been released and deported after the Philippines president excused him for killing trans woman Jennifer Laude in 2014. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Indonesian men arrested for holding ‘gay gathering’ A group of men in Kuningan, Indonesia have been arrested for hosting what police have referred to as a ‘gay party’ and nine suspected organisers have been detained. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
