The Himalayan Kingdom has never punished homosexuality, he explains, but most in their religiously conservative society would rather not talk about it.

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Winds of Change

US: A match made in heaven

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Winds of Change

Gay-rights activists advanced radical aims by marrying them to a traditional institution.

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

China: How the ShanghaiPRIDE Festival Is Coming Out of SIFF’s Shadow

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

Unlike the government-sponsored fest, ShanghaiPRIDE operates in a legal gray zone because of its celebration of LGBTQ content, which is frowned upon by Chinese censors.

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

US: Accelerating Acceptance 2019

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

The fight for 100% acceptance is far from over.

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Business and Technology, Winds of Change, Sports and Culture

US: Pride for Sale

Christina Dideriksen

June 24, 2019

Business and Technology, Winds of Change, Sports and Culture

As more corporations celebrate LGBTQ people each June, pride and profit are mixed — and so are the consequences

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

World of Politics, Winds of Change

India: At transgender meet, they seek government help to fight biass

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

World of Politics, Winds of Change

Ritika was never confused about her identity. Born as a boy in a conservative Punjabi family, she realised early on that she was “different” from her brothers.

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

On the March, Winds of Change

US: 'I Didn't Think It Was Possible': North Carolina City Rings In Its First LGBTQ Pride

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

On the March, Winds of Change

On a beautiful June afternoon in the Blue Ridge Mountains, dozens of tiny rainbow flags lead the way toward a park pavilion.

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

Let the Courts Decide, Winds of Change, From the UN

Iraq: How A Housepainter And An Army Widow Led The Secret Fight To Save LGBT People From ISIS

Christina Dideriksen

June 23, 2019

Let the Courts Decide, Winds of Change, From the UN

One is the son of a communist who smuggled messages in kebabs for party members. The other is an army widow whose husband was killed by al-Qaeda. Together they want to convince the world that targeting LGBT people is a crime against humanity.

Christina Dideriksen

June 22, 2019

HIV Health and Wellness, Winds of Change, World of Politics

Vietnam recognises transgender people, but there’s a flaw in its law

Christina Dideriksen

June 22, 2019

HIV Health and Wellness, Winds of Change, World of Politics

In 2015, the country enacted a widely celebrated law enshrining rights for transgender people, making it one of Asia’s most progressive countries. But the bill to enforce that law has still not been passed, continuing the legal and medical confusion as well as discrimination faced by the community

Christina Dideriksen

June 22, 2019

Winds of Change

An Open Letter to Bisexual People This Pride Month

Christina Dideriksen

June 22, 2019

Winds of Change

Wherever you are in your journey with bisexuality is exactly where you’re supposed to be -- and Pride is a celebration of your identity, too.