Pelangi Pride Centre (PPC) is heartened by the government’s intention to repeal Section 377A. This would not have been possible without the efforts of the community, activists, our friends, families, and allies, who have been integral in making it a reality. While the repeal of Section 377A is a step in the right direction, we […]
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Hate Cannot Be Allowed To Take Root in Singapore
Joint Statement by Singapore’s LGBT Community Groups Hate Cannot Be Allowed to Take Root in Singapore SINGAPORE, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 – The mass shooting in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando is a tragedy and sobering reminder of the homophobia LGBT individuals experience on a daily basis. We are shocked and saddened by what has transpired […]
Response to Court of Appeals Verdict re 377a Constitutional Challenge
Joint Statement by Singapore’s LGBT Community Groups Court of Appeal’s Verdict on 377a Constitutional Challenge: A Missed Opportunity SINGAPORE, Thursday, October 30, 2014 – We are greatly shocked and disappointed by the Court of Appeal’s ruling against appeals brought forth by Kenneth Chee, Gary Lim, and Tan Eng Hong, thereby upholding the constitutionality of Section 377a […]
Stay calm, be united and strong (Repost from Pink Dot)
Original post by Pink Dot : http://pinkdot.sg/community-statement/ To Singapore’s LGBT Community and Friends, Recent events have caused much grief to many of us. Issues surrounding being LGBT are once again cast in the limelight and being discussed in the media. Hateful words have been used, disinformation has been spread as fact, and our leaders’ positions […]