Gay marriage is currently legal in only around 20 countries around the world, 13 of which are in Europe. Taiwan is seen as one of the most progressive societies in Asia when it comes to gay rights. Before they can consider marriage, activists must win other battles in places such as India, Singapore and Indonesia’s Aceh province, where gay sex is still outlawed. READ: Indonesian men to be caned for gay sex“Legally we are not even pressing for gay marriage now. We are being denied our fundamental right,” said Manvendra Singh Gohil, one of India’s most vocal gay rights activists.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 25, 2017 04:52 UTC