By Tricia Boucher
Indonesia police probe Aceh abuse of transgender women
Police in the majority-Muslim, semi-autonomous Aceh province publicly humiliated transgender women and are facing an investigation. The police have the support of the local community.
Costa Rica votes for new president amid gay rights debate
The recommendation of a Latin American court that Costa Rica give equal marriage rights to same-sex couples has created a massive shift in presidential politics in that country.
NHK tries to clear up LGBT misconceptions
Japan’s most authoritative dictionary has corrected its definition of transgender.
