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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) 2013

What is IDAHO? It stands for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, which is marked on 17 May every year, to commemorate the World Health Organisation’s decision to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders in 1990. In Singapore, … Continue reading

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Book Launch on 17 May

BooksActually p r e s e n t s 「 I WILL SURVIVE : Personal Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Stories in Singapore 」 edited by Leow Yangfa : LAUNCH : 17th May 2013, Friday 7.30pm at Math Paper Press … Continue reading

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Available in Print

I Will Survive: Personal gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender stories in Singapore is now available as a print book, in 2 different covers, in addition to the ebook format. You can purchase your copy for SGD$22 at BooksActually in Tiong … Continue reading

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377A: Engagement or Withdrawal?

In 2007, I was travelling on the Benjamin Sheares Bridge as I read the news about the unsuccessful repeal of Section 377A. To my left was the magnificent Singapore skyline. I thought to myself, what a beautiful country, and yet … Continue reading

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Pink Dot families

Have you been to Pink Dot before? With a family member: sibling, parent, child, spouse, in-law, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew, niece, grandparent, grandchild? Regardless of your sexual or gender orientation – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, straight, cisgender, please get … Continue reading

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Send your MP a National Day present

Ever thought of sending your Member of Parliament (MP) a present to mark National Day? And what better gift than a book? Or an ebook, since all MPs probably have their own tablet or e-reader. “I Will Survive: Personal gay, … Continue reading

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Your Pink Dot reflections

Leading up to the first ever night-time Pink Dot on 30 June, I Will Survive is inviting you to shine a light on yourself to reflect on how you have survived through your difficult times, and share it with others: … Continue reading

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Reviews

Ng Yi-Sheng on Fridae I’m supremely impressed by the book’s honesty, as well as the courage of the interviewees in sharing their darkest moments. This has been possible for them because they appear under assumed names. Some aren’t completely out … Continue reading

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