Tag: Oogachaga

Pride Month: 5 Brands Giving Back To LGBT Charities In Singapore

Here are 5 brands in Singapore whose Pride Month campaigns include giving back to LGBT charities.

A Conversation With Truelove.is Pastor Ian Toh & Ex-Gay Member Jason Lim: Religion, Joanna Theng & The LGBT Community

We speak to Truelove.is Pastor Ian Toh and former ex-gay feature Jason Lim, to better understand their perspective on Christianity, the LGBT community, Joanna Theng, Jaime Lam and more.

7 LGBT Organisations In Asia You Can Donate To

Here are some LGBT organisations in Asia doing fantastic work that you can donate to. #4 is a sanctuary for people living with HIV!

10 LGBT Events In Asia To Look Forward To In April 2019

Topping our list of 10 LGBT-related events in Asia that will take place in April 2019 is of course, Songkran and its bevy of parties that are set to spice up your month. But that’s not all April has to offer, with a movie screening and at least two pride parades waiting in store for you.

New Photo Exhibit In Singapore Showcases #Reasons4Repeal Of S377A By Straight & LGBTQ+ People

Over one short weekend, over 70 individuals from all walks of life turned up for Dear Straight People’s photo shoot in support of the repeal of Section 377A. An archaic law that criminalises consensual sex between men in Singapore, Section 377A propagates stigma and prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community by legally framing same-sex attraction as ‘immoral’

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An Open Letter On Why The Thai Hotel Letter Against Ladyboys Is Offensive

Dear Straight People, Representing my LGBT organisation recently at a family-themed, community event organised by the National Youth Council, I was faced with some members of the audience who referred to homosexuality as a “brokenness”, claimed a gay couple is “not a family”, & that LGBT people are “broken”. Despite being a visible member of

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LGBTQ Singaporeans Share Their Experiences With Discrimination

Dear Straight People, If you think that the LGBTQ community in Singapore has it easy, think again. A group of Singaporeans came forward to share their experiences with discrimination using #HateHurts in a fundraising effort for Oogachaga – Singapore’s ONLY community based counselling centre for the LGBTQ community. (Note: The fundraising effort has ended) 1.

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Out Of The Closet: Anthony Leong Shares His Story

Dear People, Meet 26-year old Singaporean Anthony Leong, who has been living with depression for the past 8 years. It may be 2016. But the stigma surrounding depression is still as prevalent as ever. Not many people would openly admit to living with depression. But Anthony is one of the rare few who isn’t afraid of sharing

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