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Victory At Last For Taiwan’s Veteran Gay Rights Champion

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Draped with rainbow flags and waving a huge rainbow banner, celebrated activist Chi Chia-wei stood triumphant in front of cheering crowds after Taiwan’s top court ruled in favour of gay marriage. “Today’s victory is for everybody!” he declared to the emotional rally Wednesday night after a historic ruling that marked the culmination of 30 years … Read more

One Man’s Fight For Gay Marriage In Taiwan

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For Chi Chia-wei the imminent court decision that could make Taiwan the first place in Asia to recognise gay marriage is his greatest shot at justice after decades of tireless campaigning. “It’s been so long, my hair has gone grey!” says 59-year-old Chia, who often appears in public draped in rainbow flags. The celebrated activist, … Read more