Sri Lanka: The Psychological Impact of Homophobia

Sri Lankan legal system does not protect sexual preferences of gays, lesbians and transsexuals. Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Sri Lanka. Homosexuality is illegal and considered to be a taboo subject. Those who do advocacy for the LGBT population often face threats and humiliation.  

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China: ‘I Am Gay, Not a Pervert’: Furor in China as Sina Weibo Bans Gay Content

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With hashtags like #Iamgaynotapervert and images of hearts and rainbows, tens of thousands of Chinese residents took to social media over the weekend to protest efforts to censor gay-themed images, videos and cartoons.

South Africa: Launch of landmark guidelines on sexual and gender diversity

This Thursday, 19 April 2018, the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) will launch the first-ever South African practice guidelines for psychology professionals working with sexually and gender-diverse people.