LGBTQ movement in Taiwan

Annual Pride Parade Draws Estimated 176,000 in Taipei

Brian Hioe
The annual pride parade that takes in Taipei at the end of October, Taiwan LGBT Pride, was held today. An estimated 153,000 participated in the parade according to organizers, which is up from 120,000 last year. This was the twenty-first year that the pride parade was held. The uptick in attendance may be due to the opening of borders after the end of COVID-19, which had led to lower attendance in past years. ...
EnglishGender/SexualityOctober 2023Social Movements6 min read

LGBTQ Groups Hold Rally As Start Of Campaign Against Anti-Marriage Equality Referendum

Brian Hioe
A demonstration was held by LGBTQ groups this morning to demonstrate the Central Election Commission passing a referendum pushed for by anti-gay groups. The referendum seeks to overturn a judicial ruling in favor of the legalization of marriage equality in Taiwan by the Council of Grand Justices last year. In particular, the demonstration serves as the start of what will necessarily be a longer campaign by LGBTQ groups...
#21April 2018EnglishGender/SexualitySocial Movements7 min read