Tag: gay laos

Lao and proud: LGBT rights in Laos

Gay Star News talks to a prominent LGBT rights activist Anan Bouapha in the sleepy South-East Asian nation of Laos At the end of last month Laos celebrated its first gay pride with an event at the US consulate. Lao LGBT rights activist Anan Bouapha was one of the organizers. He talks to Gay Star… Read more »

Proud to be ourselves

On Saturday, June 23 at 1530 the U.S. Embassy is sponsoring an event called “Proud to be ourselves.” The purpose is to celebrate diversity, promote tolerance, and raise awareness of sexual and emotional health issues among youth (especially in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) in Vientiane. This event is being coordinated with… Read more »