The Qurrent: Weekly Updates by Prout

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🚐 [Health] FREE Anonymous HIV Testing 🗓: 21 Sept, 9pm to 11pm 📍: 29 Neil Road 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-DvGdvTmU 💬 [Hangout] Chope & Chatter 🗓: 22 Sept, 1.30pm to 4pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/chope-chatter 🎞️ [Trivia] The Projector: Film Quiz 🗓: 25 Sept, 7pm onwards 📍: The Projector 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_8GNBvNB3C 📋 [Workshop] AWARE: Active Bystander Workshop 🗓: 27 Sept, 7pm to 9pm 📍: Wild Rice 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_R0ovHSR7r — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/proutsubmitevent. 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for Prout at bit.ly/getprout.

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🏳️‍🌈 Same-sex marriage was on a roll in Asia. Not anymore "The truth is not a lot of governments are moving as proactively as the one in Thailand." 🔻 https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/13/asia/same-sex-marriage-in-asia-intl-hnk/index.html 🇯🇵 Survey: 34% of sexual minorities have experience in parenting The survey showed that 242 of the 710 respondents have experienced or are raising a child or children. 🔻 https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15429771 🇸🇬 Miss Universe Singapore's First Transgender Finalist Qatrisha Zairyah Insisted On Traditional Malay Wedding When She Got Married In 2017 "I was shocked when I received the e-mail that I would be in the top 15. As a trans woman, it shows that Singapore is slowly becoming more open." 🔻 https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/qatrisha-zairyah-miss-universe-singapore-traditional-malay-wedding-husband-835371 🇮🇳 What rights are queer couples fighting for? Why is the advisory to allow the LGBTQIA+ community to open joint bank accounts a small step towards easing their daily lives? 🔻 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/what-rights-are-queer-couples-fighting-for/article68642024.ece — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🛶 [Sports] ACAVE: Dragonboat 🗓: 21 Sept, 3pm to 5pm 📍: Water Sports Centre 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/acave.sg/p/C_rV4wayCua 🏸 [Sports] Out in SG: Badminton 🗓: 22 Sept, 9am onwards 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.facebook.com/events/3761487537451441 🥂 [Party] Thirsty Thursdays returns to Epiphyte 🗓: 26 Sept, 7.30pm onwards 📍: Epiphyte 🔻 https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/thirsty-thursdays-returns-to-epiphyte-sep-26-tickets-1009404886187 🎈 [Discussion] Kopi/Teh MILO (GAO!) 🗓: 27 Sept, 7.30pm to 9.30pm 📍: Oogachaga 🔻 https://bit.ly/OCKopiTeh — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/proutsubmitevent. 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for Prout at bit.ly/getprout.

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🏳️‍🌈 Religious groups 'spending billions to counter gender-equality education' "Education is a key enabler for gender equality and has the power to shape lives." 🔻 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/sep/11/religious-groups-christians-islamists-catholic-billions-counter-gender-equality-sex-education-lgbtq-equal-rights 🇭🇰 Inside Hong Kong queer collective Möth Agency's quest to launch safe party spaces "The concept of chosen family is rare in Hong Kong because of the inherent lack of trust within the society." 🔻 https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/diversity/moth-agency-hong-kong-queer-party 🇮🇳 Transgender persons to be deployed to manage traffic in Hyderabad: CM Revanth Reddy This would be the first-ever recruitment to government service and social welfare program for transgender persons. 🔻 https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/transgender-persons-hyderabad-traffic-revanth-reddy-9567179/lite 🇭🇰 How Hong Kong-based drag queen La Chiquitta was 'a rainbow over Victoria Harbour' For years she had gone up against lymphatic cancer with valour and good humour. 🔻 https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3278261/how-hong-kong-based-drag-queen-la-chiquitta-was-rainbow-over-victoria-harbour — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🎤 [Celebration] Sing! Men's Chorus 20th Year Anniversary Concert 🗓: 14 Sept, 8pm onwards 📍: NAFA 🔻 https://facebook.com/events/3936458519919826 🎂 [Party] Preeti Dirty 30: Swamp Edition 🗓: 18 Sept, 8pm onwards 📍: The Projector Cineleisure 🔻 https://preetidirty30.peatix.com 💬 [Discussion] Watch & Talk with QueerNUS: Contrapoints 🗓: 18 Sept, 6.30pm to 9pm 📍: TBA 🔻 https://instagram.com/p/C_uakteyYea ☯️ [Discussion] Out in SG: Harmony Inclusive Taiji 🗓: 19 Sept, 8pm to 9pm 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1210033800146320 — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/proutsubmitevent. 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for Prout at bit.ly/getprout.

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇮🇳 'Lesbianism', 'sodomy' back as sexual offense in India's medical curriculum "When you are talking about curricula for 700 plus medical colleges in India, then you know, it doesn't make sense." 🔻 https://efe.com/en/other-news/2024-09-04/lesbianism-sodomy-back-as-sexual-offense-in-indias-medical-curriculum 🇹🇭 In Thailand, Locals Are Expanding on the Country's Queer Legacy "Same-sex marriage really cements everything for me and for other people in terms of permanent, clear, cemented evidence of acceptance." 🔻 https://www.cntraveler.com/story/thailand-leads-the-charge-of-an-increasingly-queer-asia 🇵🇭 Hindi tayo tàlo: The unique story of LGBTQ+ couple Cha and Denz Their relationship is a testament to the fact that, regardless of any circumstances that might hinder it, love prevails. 🔻 https://republicasiamedia.com/generation/hindi-tayo-talo-the-unique-story-of-lgbtq-couple-cha-and-denz 🇹🇼 Elusive equality for LGBTQ transnational families An American-Taiwanese same-sex couple are fighting to register their Taiwan-born daughter as Taiwanese. 🔻 https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2024/09/07/2003823386 — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 💬 [Discussion] Voices Unheard: Mental Health Insights for LGBTIQ+ Communities in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines 🗓: 18 Sept, 4pm to 6pm 📍: Online 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_cU3eeSOY3 📖 [Discussion] The Body Heroic 🗓: 19 Sept, 7.30pm onwards 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/the-other-book-club-book-discussion-session-sep-2024-tickets-1005637327317 🪷 [Discussion] How to Grow Old with Buddha? 🗓: 21 Sept, 2.30pm to 4.30pm 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://proudspaces.sg/events/how-to-grow-old-with-the-buddha 🥮 [Hangout] Mooncake Potluck Party 🗓: 21 Sept, 6pm onwards 📍: Proud Spaces 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/acesgoingplacessg/p/C_NWA4Lyy67 — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/proutsubmitevent. 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for Prout at bit.ly/getprout.

Good Monday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇸🇬 Slow down and share a table: How young cafe owners go against the grain in a cut-throat industry "Bingo is essentially about creating a safe space not just for queer folks to be themselves, but also meet like-minded allies." 🔻 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/slow-down-and-share-a-table-how-young-cafe-owners-go-against-the-grain-in-a-cut-throat-industry 🇮🇩 Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia's Transgender Community For many trans women living on the fringes of the nation's society, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis a personal hero. 🔻 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/world/asia/pope-francis-indonesia-transgender.html 🇹🇭 Review: 'The Paradise of Thorns' is a bloody, touching commentary on gay marriage inequality Jeff's portrayal of Thongkam is as much about a gay man as it is about being a son, a lover, and a business owner. 🔻 https://www.lifestyleasia.com/bk/entertainment/movies/review-the-paradise-of-thorns-is-a-bloody-touching-commentary-on-gay-marriage-inequality-jeff-satur-cast-plot-opinion-reception 🇮🇳 Wells Fargo launches Transgender Persons Hiring Program in India "Investing in diverse communities to upskill and unlock potential and, at the same time, set up the right environment for success is a critical area of focus." 🔻 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/wells-fargo-launches-transgender-persons-hiring-program-in-india/articleshow/113097234.cms — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp

LGBTQ+ EVENTS: 🎨 [Hangout] QueerNUS: Craft Jam 🗓: 6 Sept, 6.30pm to 9.30pm 📍: TBA 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_R6JKjyuAo ♍️ [Party] Virgo Sunz 🗓: 13 Sept, 10pm onwards 📍: Salud 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_K7JMkSXxY 🎈 [Support] Kampung Kiki 🗓: 14 Sept, 2pm to 4pm 📍: Oogachaga 🔻 https://bit.ly/OCKampungKiki 📖 [Discussion] Pageturner Club: The Black Tides of Heaven 🗓: 21 Sept, 2.30pm to 4pm 📍: Lavender Nest 🔻 https://www.instagram.com/p/C_UlHB_Se0I — 📥 See an event that should be on here? Tell us at bit.ly/proutsubmitevent. 💖 Keen to volunteer for LGBTQ+ events and groups? Sign up here anytime, anywhere: bit.ly/prouthearts 🤗 Bring a friend to an event! Forward them this message and invite them to join us at t.me/proutapp. We send LGBTQ+ Asian news and events updates every Monday and Thursday 🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for Prout at bit.ly/getprout.

Good Thursday! Here is what's #Qurrent today: LGBTQ+ NEWS 🇰🇷 South Korea's nominated human rights chief sparks uproar over his anti-LGBTQ stance "His strong religious biases would likely influence his work, which would violate the constitutional principle of separating religion from state affairs." 🔻 https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3277198/south-koreas-nominated-human-rights-chief-sparks-uproar-over-his-anti-lgbtq-stance 🇸🇬 Miss Universe S'pore sees 1st ever married transgender woman finalist "I am committed to fighting for the existence of my people and empowering women worldwide." 🔻 https://mothership.sg/2024/09/miss-universe-singapore-married-transgender 🇭🇰 Hong Kong now 'very open-minded' on LGBTQ issues, pride carnival founder says The festival has attracted record number of corporate sponsorships for 10th anniversary event. 🔻 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clywepq2eq2o 🏳️‍🌈 Zombie Therapies and Homosexuality Rates of attempted suicide among LGBTQ youth more than double when parents try to change their sexual orientation. 🔻 https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/understanding-the-erotic-code/202409/zombie-therapies-and-homosexuality — See an Asian LGBTQ+ story that should be on here? Tell us via Messenger: m.me/proutapp