This was the first major gathering of LGBTQ+ groups and people since the COVID19 pandemic restrictions were lifted
Marriage was defined as being only between opposite genders and not enough debate on same-sex marriage had taken place in Japanese society
"This is obviously a hate crime. The fact that my sexuality as gay is public should never expose myself to this kind of violence"
"Punishing these incidents could infringe upon the right to equality, the dignity and value as human and the right to pursue happiness"
Advocacy groups expressed disappointment over decision
LGBTQ+ activists in the country called on the government to extend adoption equality to all same-sex couples
“The union of a man & woman is still considered the fundamental element of marriage according to civil law & precedents of the Supreme Court"
She came Out in 2012 and began her political activist in 2014 as a member of the student-led Umbrella Movement
WTA suspended China tournaments after tennis player disappeared
Advocacy group challenged Section 1448 of country's Civil and Commercial Code
