#PrideParade #LGBTQ
Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police's Objection
The Hong Kong Pride Parade was issued a Letter of Objection by the Hong Kong Police Force for the first time in 12 years. The original parade was prohibited, and it will now be held online.
This year’s theme is "Here and Proud". Before the gathering, spokesperson Jimmy Sham told the press that he was disappointed by the objection of the police, making it the first time the parade cannot be held under sunlight. Concerning the difficulty to calculate the number of participants online, Sham suggested that nowadays in Hong Kong, number of participants no longer matters.
Sham thanked 17 District Councils for supporting the parade and promoting it locally. Over 20 district councillors joined the event.
Sham, who is also a member of the Sha Tin District Council, pointed out that he was once told “it is very hard for gay people to become a district councillor”. This term, 3 gay people were elected, marking a new age for LGBTQ+ group. He also gave a special shout-out to the District Council members who promoted LGBTQ+ rights locally.
Singer Siufay, who came out earlier, was appointed the Rainbow Ambassador this year. He shared his experiences of coming out, “it is easier to step up than step back”. He said he had a lot of limitations before coming out, but now he can say whatever he wants.
Another Rainbow Ambassador is Figo Chan, the convener of Civil Human Rights Front. Chan added, Hong Kong is not familiar with gender issues, which creates discrimination. He hoped that one day these misunderstandings can be eliminated.
Source: InMedia #Nov14 https://bit.ly/32LOWxA
#HKPride #HereAndNow #DistrictCouncil #SiuFay #JimmySham #FigoChan
Hong Kong Pride Parade 2020 Tells the World "Here and Proud" Despite Police's Objection
The Hong Kong Pride Parade was issued a Letter of Objection by the Hong Kong Police Force for the first time in 12 years. The original parade was prohibited, and it will now be held online.
This year’s theme is "Here and Proud". Before the gathering, spokesperson Jimmy Sham told the press that he was disappointed by the objection of the police, making it the first time the parade cannot be held under sunlight. Concerning the difficulty to calculate the number of participants online, Sham suggested that nowadays in Hong Kong, number of participants no longer matters.
Sham thanked 17 District Councils for supporting the parade and promoting it locally. Over 20 district councillors joined the event.
Sham, who is also a member of the Sha Tin District Council, pointed out that he was once told “it is very hard for gay people to become a district councillor”. This term, 3 gay people were elected, marking a new age for LGBTQ+ group. He also gave a special shout-out to the District Council members who promoted LGBTQ+ rights locally.
Singer Siufay, who came out earlier, was appointed the Rainbow Ambassador this year. He shared his experiences of coming out, “it is easier to step up than step back”. He said he had a lot of limitations before coming out, but now he can say whatever he wants.
Another Rainbow Ambassador is Figo Chan, the convener of Civil Human Rights Front. Chan added, Hong Kong is not familiar with gender issues, which creates discrimination. He hoped that one day these misunderstandings can be eliminated.
Source: InMedia #Nov14 https://bit.ly/32LOWxA
#HKPride #HereAndNow #DistrictCouncil #SiuFay #JimmySham #FigoChan
#TokyoOlympics
US Shotput Athlete Voices Out for the Suppressed by Crossing Hands During Medal Ceremony
Gong Lijiao, a Chinese shot-put player, gained a gold medal in shot-put in the Tokyo Olympics. However, the US player Raven Saunders, who gained the silver medal, received more attention from international media.
Saunders raised her arms high with a cross on the podium, voicing out for all people who are fighting for injusticr in the world. The Olympic Committee does not allow athletes to promote political messages on the podium. Raven Saunders was the first athlete to violate the rules in this Olympics. It is unknown what punishment she would face.
Saunders, aged 25, is black, a member of the LGBTQ community and suffers from depression. She said that the intersection on the cross of her arms represented the gathering place of all suppressed people. She also stated that the action was for "all people who are fighting around the world but without a platform to voice out".
#Tokyo2020 #Olympics #OlympicCommittee #Shotput #RavenSaunders #LGBTQ
Source: Stand News #Aug02
https://bit.ly/3yPug65
US Shotput Athlete Voices Out for the Suppressed by Crossing Hands During Medal Ceremony
Gong Lijiao, a Chinese shot-put player, gained a gold medal in shot-put in the Tokyo Olympics. However, the US player Raven Saunders, who gained the silver medal, received more attention from international media.
Saunders raised her arms high with a cross on the podium, voicing out for all people who are fighting for injusticr in the world. The Olympic Committee does not allow athletes to promote political messages on the podium. Raven Saunders was the first athlete to violate the rules in this Olympics. It is unknown what punishment she would face.
Saunders, aged 25, is black, a member of the LGBTQ community and suffers from depression. She said that the intersection on the cross of her arms represented the gathering place of all suppressed people. She also stated that the action was for "all people who are fighting around the world but without a platform to voice out".
#Tokyo2020 #Olympics #OlympicCommittee #Shotput #RavenSaunders #LGBTQ
Source: Stand News #Aug02
https://bit.ly/3yPug65
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activist #RayChan Gets Married in Face of #PoliticalProsecution
Activist and former legislator Ray CHAN Chi-chuen is one of the 47 pro-democracy figures who were charged over national security violations for participating in the Primary Election of the pro-democracy camp in July 2020.
In face of political prosection, Chan, while on bail, decided to get married. Chan thanked his partner for supporting him during his arrests, trials, and detention.
The ceremony took place in Hong Kong on December 15, 2021. Since Hong Kong's law does not recognise same sex marriage and Chan's passport has been confiscated by the authorities, Chan and his partner registered their marriage virtually in Utah of the United States.
Chan is the first #LGBTQ legislator in Hong Kong. He has been detained for half a year before his bail was granted in September 2021.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
https://thestandnews.page.link/LQ5BCkoEfqDpFsFm7
#Save47 #PoliticalProsecution #Pride #SameSexMarriage
Activist and former legislator Ray CHAN Chi-chuen is one of the 47 pro-democracy figures who were charged over national security violations for participating in the Primary Election of the pro-democracy camp in July 2020.
In face of political prosection, Chan, while on bail, decided to get married. Chan thanked his partner for supporting him during his arrests, trials, and detention.
The ceremony took place in Hong Kong on December 15, 2021. Since Hong Kong's law does not recognise same sex marriage and Chan's passport has been confiscated by the authorities, Chan and his partner registered their marriage virtually in Utah of the United States.
Chan is the first #LGBTQ legislator in Hong Kong. He has been detained for half a year before his bail was granted in September 2021.
Source: Stand News #Dec16
https://thestandnews.page.link/LQ5BCkoEfqDpFsFm7
#Save47 #PoliticalProsecution #Pride #SameSexMarriage
#AcademicFreedom #Suppression
Hong Kong denies visa for US human rights law scholar with no apparent reasons
On 2 February, an American legal scholar specialising in LGBTQ rights said he was denied a visa to teach at a Hong Kong university, as concerns deepen about academic freedom in the city.
Legal scholar Ryan Thoreson said he was hired by the University of Hong Kong (#HKU), the city’s oldest, to teach human rights law as a tenure-track assistant professor, but his visa application was rejected.
“(The government) hadn’t given an explanation for it, but it just showed up on the immigration website saying the application had been refused,” Thoreson said.
#RyanThoreson #HumanRights #LGBTQ #Visa
Source: Ming Pao, HKFP; #Feb2
https://news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%af%e8%81%9e/article/20220202/s00001/1643779715101
Hong Kong denies visa for US human rights law scholar with no apparent reasons
On 2 February, an American legal scholar specialising in LGBTQ rights said he was denied a visa to teach at a Hong Kong university, as concerns deepen about academic freedom in the city.
Legal scholar Ryan Thoreson said he was hired by the University of Hong Kong (#HKU), the city’s oldest, to teach human rights law as a tenure-track assistant professor, but his visa application was rejected.
“(The government) hadn’t given an explanation for it, but it just showed up on the immigration website saying the application had been refused,” Thoreson said.
#RyanThoreson #HumanRights #LGBTQ #Visa
Source: Ming Pao, HKFP; #Feb2
https://news.mingpao.com/ins/%e6%b8%af%e8%81%9e/article/20220202/s00001/1643779715101
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U.S. LGBTQ scholar denied visa to Hong Kong, possibly due to ties with Human Rights Watch
U.S. law scholar Ryan Thoreson, who studies the social and legal issues of #LGBTQ, was denied having a teaching visa from the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) as a tenured Assistant Professor. The scholar did not receive any reason for the denial.
Read related article
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32082
As there was no official explanation, Ryan Thoreson could not say whether it was because of his ties with Hong Kong Watch. "I don't think my studies have special criticisms on China as my main focus is on LGBTQ rights."
RFI said that the incident increased concerns about academic freedom in Hong Kong.
#RyanThoreson #HongKongWatch #AcademicFreedom
Source: RFI #Feb02
https://bit.ly/3GJVdej
U.S. LGBTQ scholar denied visa to Hong Kong, possibly due to ties with Human Rights Watch
U.S. law scholar Ryan Thoreson, who studies the social and legal issues of #LGBTQ, was denied having a teaching visa from the University of Hong Kong (#HKU) as a tenured Assistant Professor. The scholar did not receive any reason for the denial.
Read related article
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32082
As there was no official explanation, Ryan Thoreson could not say whether it was because of his ties with Hong Kong Watch. "I don't think my studies have special criticisms on China as my main focus is on LGBTQ rights."
RFI said that the incident increased concerns about academic freedom in Hong Kong.
#RyanThoreson #HongKongWatch #AcademicFreedom
Source: RFI #Feb02
https://bit.ly/3GJVdej
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Hong Kong denies visa for US human rights law scholar with no apparent reasons
On 2 February, an American legal scholar specialising in LGBTQ rights said he was denied a visa to teach at a Hong Kong university, as concerns…
Hong Kong denies visa for US human rights law scholar with no apparent reasons
On 2 February, an American legal scholar specialising in LGBTQ rights said he was denied a visa to teach at a Hong Kong university, as concerns…