Hotli Simanjuntak, Banda Aceh – Growing up, Faisal was not really aware that he had a different sexual orientation from his friends, but as an adult he is very conscious of his sexualit

Jakarta – Groups fighting for the rights of transvestites have demanded the government be more supportive of the minority group, especially as they try to secure employment in the forma

Jakarta – Ienes Angela remembered back to a long time ago when she sat in a church and felt uncomfortable. It was an unpleasant experience.

Anton Muhajir, Contributor, Kuta – Yustine (not her real name) says she feels more comfortable in the glittering Seminyak area near Kuta in Bali than in her hometown in Java.

Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta – This year's Independence Day celebrations will see some 265 transsexuals from the Yogyakarta Transvestites Organization (IWAYO) take part in a number of act

Sydney may have led Australia in promoting its Mardi Gras marches, but this doesn't translate into widespread acceptance of sexual difference in the country next door.

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Debate continued Thursday in East Timor's parliament on the future constitution of the territory, due to become independent next May.