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Progress and Challenges in LGBT Rights in Singapore

This chapter examines the repeal of Section 377A in Singapore, which decriminalized sex between men, and the ongoing advocacy by the LGBT community. It explores the complexity of this legal victory amidst concerns about constitutional amendments that may limit rights and equality for same-sex couples. The discussion also contrasts Singapore's situation with other Southeast Asian nations, highlighting the region's varied progress on LGBT rights.

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